HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2015-44 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 44
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL
CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING UPDATED RECORDS RETENTION
SCHEDULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF
RECORDS OF THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE, CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE, POLICE DEPARTMENT, PLANNING, ENGINEERING, PUBLIC
WORKS, BUILDING, FINANCE, FIRE DEPARTMENT AND CODE
ENFORCEMENT
WHEREAS, the keeping of numerous records is not necessary after a certain
amount of time; and
WHEREAS, retention is not required for non-records, preliminary drafts, or notes,
which are not retained by the City of Cathedral City (the "City) in the ordinary course of
business; and
WHEREAS, Section 34090 of the California Government Code provides a
procedure whereby any public record which has served its purpose and is no longer
required may be destroyed, except for specific statutory provisions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 34090.7, the City may
prescribe a procedure whereby duplicates of records less than two years old may be
destroyed if they are no longer needed; and
WHEREAS, a records retention schedule is a public agency's legal authority to
receive, create, retain and dispose of official public records, and in the event of
litigation, a Court will accept the retention schedule as establishing which records which
are produced or maintained in the "normal course of doing business"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted the City's records retention
schedule and destruction of records procedure; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to update and revise the City's records retention
schedule to reflect current law and City policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that a sound records management policy
for the maintenance and destruction of public records which no longer serve
administrative, legal, fiscal and historical purposes is deemed appropriate and essential
for the effective operation of the City's governmental process; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's policy to maintain public records according to its
various retention schedules.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL
CITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Records Retention Schedules, attached hereto as Exhibit "A":
(a) identify the official public records that City staff produces or maintains in the "normal
course of doing business" for the following departments/divisions/offices; City Clerk's
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Office, City Manager's Office, Police Department, Planning, Engineering, Public Works,
Building, Finance, Fire Department, and Code Enforcement; and (b) constitutes a policy
for the efficient maintenance and regular destruction of public records which have
outlived their legal, administrative, historical, or fiscal value, according to the
established retention period.
SECTION 2. The records of the City of Cathedral City, as set forth in the
Records Retention Schedule Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference, are hereby authorized to be destroyed as provided by Section 34090 et
seq. of the Government Code of the State of California and in accordance with the
provision of said schedule upon the request of the Department Head and with the
consent in writing of the City Clerk and City Attorney, without further action by the City
Council of Cathedral City.
SECTION 3. The Records Retention Schedules, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
are hereby approved and adopted and shall supersede and/or replace any previously
adopted records retention schedules for the City.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this resolution and
shall cause the same to be processed in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of July, 2015.
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Stanley E. enry, •r
ATTEST:
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Gary . H. ell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Charles R. Green, ity Attorney
I, GARY F. HOWELL, CITY CLERK of the City of Cathedral City, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council held on the 22"d day of July, 2015 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aguilar, Carnevale and Kaplan; Mayor Pro Tem
Pettis and MAyor HEnry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Gary , owell, 'ityv er'P
EXHIBIT "A"
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE: July, 2015
CITY MANAGER
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS
OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
LEGAL RECORDS
1 City Attorney memoranda and legal opinions S+2 - S+2 C Note: Retain until updated;these items are Confidential
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090; GC
6254(k).
2 Appeals(Copies) CL+3 - CL+3 V,H Note:Original copy should be date-stamped and forwarded to
City Attorney.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
3 Litigation Files(Copies) CL+2 - CL+2 C Note: Duplicate series;original is with City Attorney
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
ADMINISTRATIVE and MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
4 Correspondence CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: See row 7 for e-mail
Chron Files; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
General/Public; Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Controlled;
Reports;
Subject Files
Reproduction/printing requests;and
Correspondence not attached to agreement
or project file
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+#=Current Year plus years as indicated L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 1
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE: July, 2015
CITY MANAGER
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS
OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
5 Departmental Policies and Procedures S+5 - S+5 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
6 Department Projects, Programs, Events, Issues, CU+2 - CU+2 H Authority: GC 34090.
Activities
7 Electronic Mail 10 days - 10 days V,H,C Note:Emails are those kept in the ordinary course of business,per
City's Computer System Usage Policy.If email qualifies as another
type(s)of record category,kept in the ordinary course of business,
retain and/or maintain for that type of record as mandated by this
schedule. i.e., generally 2 yrs for most records, unless other
statute/policy applies.Caveat:may be confidential and/or attorney-
client privileged item.
Authority: City's Computer System Usage Policy
8 Equipment Files T+2 - T+2 - Note:T=Termination of ownership of the equipment.
Owners Manuals; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Service/Maintenance; Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Purchase Information;and
Correspondence/Back-up Data
9 California State CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Governor's Office/Planning and Research Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Other State Agencies
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
AIF=Destroy after microfilming CU+#=Current Year plus years as indicated L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 2
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE: July, 2015
CITY MANAGER
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS
OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
10 Riverside County CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
11 Local Government Agencies including Indian Tribes CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
12 Federal Agencies CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
13 Organization Files CU+2 - CU+2 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Civic Organizations, Homeowners Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Associations
Professional Organizations
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RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
AIF=Destroy after microfilming CU+#=Current Year plus years as indicated L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 3
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DEPARTMENT: DATE:July,2015
CITY CLERK
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL V.H.C.
CITY COUNCIL and CITY COMMISSIONS'
MEETINGS, MINUTES, and NOTICE
RECORDS
1 Advertising(Legal) CU+4 - CU+4 V,H Note: Includes other public notices, legal publications
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); CCP 343;; GC
911.2; GC 34090.
2 City Council Meetings-Notices: CU+2 - CU+2 H Note: Includes special meetings
Notices of adjournment; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Notices of special meetings; Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.7; GC
Notices of rescheduled meetings; 40801.
Notices of continuation;
Declarations of posting
3 City Council Meetings-Original Agenda Packets P - P H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
4 City Commissions&Committees-Original CU +2 - CU+2 H T=Termination of Service
Agendas
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
5 City Council and City Commission Minutes P - P V,H Authority: GC34090(e)
6 City Council Meetings-Audio and Video Tapes P - P H Note: Videos tapes may also include recordings of other
agencies' meetings i.e., City Council sitting as Redevelopment
Agency.
Authority: GC34090.7.
7 City Commissions&Committees-Applications T+5 - T+5 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Applications including unsuccessful Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
applicants
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU =Current Year EL=Election Date *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 1
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DEPARTMENT: DATE:July,2015
CITY CLERK
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE - COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL V.H.C.
8 Public Hearings Notices: CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Proof of publication Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Mailing lists
Certified mail receipts
LEGISLATIVE RECORDS
9 City Council Resolutions and Proclamations P - P V,H Authority: GC34090(e)
10 Municipal Code P - P V Authority: GC34090
11 Ordinances -Adopted P - P V,H Note: Film for security
Not adopted CU+2 - CU+2 H Authority: GC34090(d),(e)
BIDS and AGREEMENTS
12 Agreements, Contracts&Leases CL+1 9 CL+10 - Note: For this record series, CL(Closed/Completed)
Executed documents represents completion of all terms of the agreement or
Amendments contract.
Attached exhibits Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records l 1
Management Guidelines(February 2006); CCP 337; CCP
337.15.
13 Bids/Proposals Files(Successful Bidders) CL+1 9 CL+10 - Note:For this record series,CL(Closed/Completed)represents
Requests for bids/proposals completion of all terms of the executed contract or agreement
Specifications&backup data with the organization submitting the successful bid or proposal.
Bids/proposals received Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year EL=Election Date *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 2
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DEPARTMENT: DATE:July,2015
CITY CLERK
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL V.H.C.
Management Guidelines(February 2006); CCP 337.15.
14 Bids/Proposals Files(Unsuccessful Bidders) CL+2 - CL+2 - Authority: GC34090(d)which does not authorize the
Unaccepted bids/proposals received on destruction of records less than 2 years old.
any building,structure,or other public
work
FPPC FILINGS
15 Candidate Statements and other Mandated - V,H Note: Filing official, City Clerk makes and retains copy and
Filings forwards to filing officer, FPPC original campaign statements of
For offices per GC87200: Mayor,City Mayor, City Council Members,and Candidates for any of these
Council members, and of Committees offices,and Committees.After copy has been on file for at least
supporting such candidates, Committees 2 years, may be retained on microfilm/other space-saving
of statewide measures materials available for public inspection. Compile and maintain
current lists of all statements forwarded to FPPC. Statements
must be made available as soon as practicable but no later than
If elected P P 2nd business day after receipt.
Authority: GC81009, 87500,2 CCR 18115
If not elected EL+5 EL+5
Not Candidate Controlled EL+7 EL+7
16 Statements of Economic Interest- CU+4 - CU+4 V,H Note: Filing official, City Clerk makes and retains copy and
Assuming/Initial,Annual, Leaving Office,and forwards to filing officer,FPPC. After copy has been on file for at
Other Mandated Filings and Amendments least 2 years, may be retained on microfilm/other space-saving
(Copies) materials available for public inspection. Compile and maintain
Elected officials per GC87200: Mayor, current lists of all statements forwarded to FPPC. Statements
City Council members,Committees must be made available as soon as practicable but no later than
2nd business day of receipt.
Authority: GC81009,87500,2 CCR 18115
17 Statements of Economic Interest for Persons CU+4 - CU+4 V,H Note: Filing official, City Clerk makes and retains copy and
Appointed/Nominated per GC87200(Copies): forwards to filing officer,FPPC. After copy has been on file for at
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year EL=Election Date *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 3
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DEPARTMENT: DATE:July,2015
CITY CLERK
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL V.H.C.
City Manager least 2 years,may be retained on microfilm/other space-saving
City Attorney materials available for public inspection.Compile and maintain
City Treasurer current lists of all statements forwarded to FPPC. Statements
Planning Commissioners must be made available as soon as practicable but no later than
Official Managing Public Investments 2nd business day of receipt.
Authority: GC81009,87500,2CCR 18115
18 Statements of Economic Interest- CU+7 - CU+7 V,H Note:Clerk is filing official and officer.After original has been on
(Form 700) For Designated City file for at least 2 years, may be retained on microfilm/other
Employees/Conflict of Interest Code Filers space-saving materials available for public inspection.Compile
(Original) and maintain current list of all statements filed. Statements must
be made available as soon as practicable but no later than 2nd
business day of receipt.
Authority: GC81009, 87300,87302,87500,2CCR 18115
19 Gift to Agency Report(Form 801) CU +5 CU+5 V, H Authority:2 CCR 18944.2(c)(3)(G)
20 Tickets Provided by Agency(Form 802) CU +5 CU +5 V, H Authority:2 CCR 18944.2(c)(3)(G)
ELECTIONS RECORDS
21 Affidavits of Registration -Canceled Originals EL+5 - EL+5 H Note: The Clerk may film canceled original affidavits of
and Copies of Index to Affidavits of Registration registration or do similar method of preservation per Elections
Code 17000(b), record the canceled affidavit,then may destroy
affidavit following first general election after date of cancellation.
Copies of index (per Elections Code 2180) - keep on file as
public record of election,political research,and for governmental
purposes.
Authority: Elections Code 17000, 17001
22 Canvass P - P V,H Note:The whole number of votes cast in the city,the names of
the persons voted for,the measures voted upon,for what office
each person was voted for, the number of votes given at each
precinct to each person and for and against each measure,the
number of votes given in the city to each person and for and
against each measure are entered in City resolution per
Elections Code 10260 et seq. See "City Council Resolutions"
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year EL=Election Date *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 4
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DEPARTMENT: DATE:July,2015
CITY CLERK
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE - COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL V.H.C.
retention period.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
23 Census-Federal,State,Special CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090
24 Certificates of Election T+4 - T+4 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 81009(a), (d).
25 Election—History P - P H Note: History of elections,sample ballots
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines (February 2006); GC 34090.
26 Election Records -Packages and Identification EL+limos. - EL+6mos. - Note: This series does not apply to federal office elections of
Envelopes(Not Federal Elections as per President, VP, US Senator and Representative; however, this
Elections Code 17301(a)) includes(but is not limited to)assessment district ballots.If there
Voted polling place ballots is no contest or criminal action within the 6 month period, the
Voted absent voter ballots package shall be destroyed or recycled;otherwise,the package
Spoiled ballots remains unopened until destroyed/recycled.
Canceled ballots See line 27 below for contested elections or when criminal
Unused ballots surrendered by the voter charges are filed.
per Elections Code Section 3015 Authority: Elections Code 17302; 17306; 17505.
Ballot receipts
Applications for absent voter ballots
27 Election Records and Supplies-Contested See - See *Note: If a contest or criminal action is commenced prior to the
Elections Descriptor Descriptor date fixed for destruction, retain and do not destroy until court
order to do so, or final determination, as set forth in Elections
Code 15551.
Authority: Elections Code 15551
28 Federal Office Elections Where Candidates are: EL+22 - EL+22 H Note:Records concern packages containing ballots/identification
envelope, retain unopened and unaltered If no contest or
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year EL=Election Date *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 5
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DEPARTMENT: DATE:July,2015
CITY CLERK
Item RETENTION
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AND CONTENTS
OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL V.H.C.
President,VP, US Senator,and US mos. mos criminal action commenced within period,elections may destroy
Representative or recycle; otherwise, retain unopened.
Ballot packages of: Authority: Elections Code 17301
Voted poling places
Voted absent voters
Spoiled ballots
Canceled ballots
Unused absentee ballots surrendered by
voter per Elections Code 3105
Ballot receipts
29 Initiative and Referendum Petitions CL+8mos. - CL+8mos. - Note:For this record series,CL(Closed/Completed)represents
certification of election results,or,(when no election occurs)the
Clerk's final examination of the petition. Destroy after said
period,provided no action is pending or written request from AG,
FPPC,Secretary of State,or other governmental agencies listed
in Elections Code 17200(b).Public access restricted per
GC6253.5.
Authority: Elections Code 17200, GC6253.5
30 Nomination papers&signatures T+4 - T+4 H Note: All nomination documents and signatures in lieu of filing
fee petitions are maintained by Clerk; for this record series, T
(Termination)represents the term of the office elected.Destroy
after said period,provided no action is pending or written request
from AG, FPPC, Secretary of State, or other governmental
agencies listed in Elections Code 17100.
Authority: Elections Code 17100
31 Notifications and Publications re: Elections EL+2 EL+2 H Note: Proof of publication or posting, certification and listing of
notice of posting, copy of newspaper notice and certification of
offices to be voted for at forthcoming election.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
32 Oaths of Office T+6 - T+6 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year EL=Election Date *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 6
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DEPARTMENT: DATE:July,2015
CITY CLERK
Item RETENTION
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AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL V.H.C.
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090;29 USC
1113.
33 Rosters of Voters or Combined Rosters& EL+5 - EL+5 H Note:The Clerk may film or use similar method to preserve said
Indexes records in lieu of preserving original and destroy the roster
following the next subsequent election per Elections Code
17300(b).
Authority: Elections Code 17300
34 Tally Sheets and Ballot Cards-Federal Elections EL+22 - EL+22 H Note:All voters may inspect the contents of package at all times
(President,VP, US Senator, US Representative) mos. mos. following commencement of official canvass. If no contest or
Packages contain: criminal action is commenced within period, Clerk may destroy
Two tally sheets,copy of index used as or recycle packages.Sealed ballot containers may be opened if
voting record,challenge lists,assisted Clerk determines necessary for shredding or recycling,otherwise
voter lists packages and containers to remain unopened until destroyed.
Ballots Cards Authority: Elections Code 17303,17305
35 Tally Sheets and Ballot Cards-State/Local and EL+6 mos. - EL+6 H Note:All voters may inspect the contents of package at all times
NOT Federal Offices as per Elections Code mos. following commencement of official canvass . If no contest or
17303(a) criminal action is commenced within period, Clerk may destroy
Packages contain: or recycle packages.Sealed ballot containers may be opened if
Two tally sheets,copy of index used as Clerk determines necessary for shredding or recycling,otherwise
voting record,challenge lists,assisted packages and containers to remain unopened until destroyed.
voter lists Authority: Elections Code 17304,17306
Ballot Cards
REAL PROPERTY RECORDS
36 Assessment District P - P V,H Note:Covers collection information;original documentation files
with municipal clerk
Authority:There is no specific statutory authority for retention of
this item;however,the Secretary of State has recommended this
retention period per the authority of section GC34090(a)which
does not authorize the destruction of records affecting title to
real property or liens thereon.
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P= Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year EL=Election Date *=See,Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 7
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DEPARTMENT: DATE:July, 2015
CITY CLERK
Item RETENTION
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37 CEQA Legal Notices: P - P Authority: GC34090(a)plus CEQA Guidelines
Notices of exemption;
Notices of completion;
Notices of preparation;
Notices of determination;
Environmental Impact Report;
Mitigation monitoring;
Negative declaration;
Comments;and
Statements of overriding considerations
38 Real Property-Certificates of Compliance(Lot P - P V,H Authority: GC34090(a)
Line Adjustments):
Certificates&supporting data
39 Real Property-Dedications Files: P - P V,H Authority: GC34090(a)
Offers of dedication&exhibits;
Resolutions(file copies); and
Correspondence&supporting data
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40 Real Property-Detachments/Withdrawals Files: P - P V,H Authority: GC34090(a)
Maps&drawings;
Studies&reports;
Agreements;and
Correspondence&supporting data
41 Real Property Files: P - P V,H Authority: GC34090(a)
Deeds&supporting data;
Quitclaims&supporting data;and
Easements&supporting data
42 Subdivision Tracts P - P V,H Authority: GC34090(a)
Lot Splits-Mergers
LEGAL RECORDS
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU =Current Year EL=Election Date *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 8
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RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DEPARTMENT: DATE:July,2015
CITY CLERK
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43 Appeals CL+3 - CL+3 V,H,C Note: Original served copy should be immediately date-
stamped upon receipt and forwarded to City Attorney.All else,
retain original unless City Attorney's Office assistance is
requested.
Authority:There is no specific statutory authority for retention
of this item; however,the Secretary of State has
recommended this retention period per the authority of section
covering statute of limitations contained in CCP583.320(a)(3)
and GC34090 which does not authorize the destruction of
records less than 2 years old.
44 Bankruptcy-related CL+2 CL+2 Note:Original served copy should be immediately date-stamped
Hearing notices and motions upon receipt and forwarded to City Attorney. All else, retain
Notices of Default original unless City Attorney's Office assistance is requested.
Election to Surrender Deed of Trust. Authority: GC 34090(d).
45 City Attorney(Copy) Note:These documents are confidential. Original is with City
General AR+2 AR+2 C Attorney.
Opinions S+2 - S+2 C Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090; GC
6254(k).
46 Claims Against City(Copies) CL+5 - CL+5 V,H *Forward date-stamped original served copy to City Attorney.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
47 Litigation Files(Copies) CL+5 - CL+5 H,C Note:Original is with City Attorney.These documents are
confidential.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
48 Petitions to City CU+2 - CU+2 H Authority: GC 34090(d).
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year EL=Election Date *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 9
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DEPARTMENT: DATE:July,2015
CITY CLERK
Item RETENTION
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ADMINISTRATIVE and MISCELLANEOUS
RECORDS
49 City Clerk and City Council Correspondence CU+2 - CU+2 - Note: City Clerk correspondence relating to a specific issue is
Files: filed in the appropriate department file. Refer to row 53 for
Incoming correspondence; electronic mail/communications.
Outgoing correspondence Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
50 City Clerk Memos CU+2 - CU+2 - Note: City Clerk memos relating to a specific issue are filed in
Includes Conventions,Seminars,etc. the appropriate department file.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
51 City History Files: P P P H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Selected historical records, including: Management Guidelines(February 2006).
Maps&drawings;
Photographs;
Reports&studies;
Articles&news-clippings;
City publications;
City newsletters;and
Press releases
52 City Incorporation Documents P - P H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
53 Electronic Mail 10 days - 10 days V,H,C Note: Emails are those kept in the ordinary course of business,
per City's Computer System Usage Policy. If email qualifies as
another type(s)of record category,kept in the ordinary course of
business, retain and/or maintain for that type of record as
mandated by this schedule; generally 2 yrs for most records,
unless other statute/policy applies.Caveat:may be confidential
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E= Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year EL=Election Date *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 10
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DEPARTMENT: DATE:July,2015
CITY CLERK
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL V.H.C.
and/or attorney-client privileged item.
Authority: City's Computer System Usage Policy
54 Equipment Files: T+2 - T+2 H Note: For this record series, T (Termination) represents
Owners manuals; termination of ownership of the equipment.
Service/maintenance information; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Purchase information;and Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Correspondence&backup data
55 Insurance P - P V,H Note: Include Certificates of Insurance [filed separately from
Liability/Property contracts], insurance filed by licensees, liability, property,
Certificates of Participation,deferred used of facilities
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
56 Licenses CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Forms, documentation required by federal or state
agencies
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
57 Organizations Files-Civic Organizations: CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Examples include Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club,
Reports&studies; Homeowners' Association. This record series is for general
Publications; and correspondence and communications with civic organizations.
Backup data Records pertaining to agreements or projects with these
organizations are addressed by and subject to the retention
requirements in the record series 'Agreements, Contracts &
Leases'.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
58 Organizations Files-Federal,State,County, CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note:Examples include FPPC,County of Los Angeles,LAFCO,
Local Government Agencies and Indian Tribes: and other cities. This record series is for general
Reports&studies; correspondence and communications with government
Publications;and agencies. Records pertaining to agreements or projects with
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU =Current Year EL=Election Date *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 11
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DEPARTMENT: DATE:July,2015
CITY CLERK
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE - COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL V.H.C.
Backup data these organizations are addressed by and subject to the
retention requirements in the record series 'Agreements,
Contracts&Leases'.
Authority: GC 34090(d)
59 Organizations Files-Professional Organizations: CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Examples include SCAG, CCAC,and IIMC. This record
Reports&studies; series is for general correspondence and communications
Publications;and with professional organizations are addressed by and subject
Backup data to the retention requirements in the record series
'Agreements, Contracts&Leases'.
Authority: GC 34090(d).
60 Permits CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Form, related documentation required by federal or
state agencies
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
61 Records Management-City Retention Schedules S+2 - S+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
62 Records Management-Destroyed Records Lists - Note: Originals to Exhibit of Resolution Approving Destruction
&Approvals of Specified Records
Authority: GC34090(e)
63 Riverside County S+2 - S+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Board of Supervisors Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Flood Control
Health DepartmentlAQMD
Planning
11 GDQ-FS011CompanyShare\APPSIWPDATAICATH10001\RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES12015-City Clerk Records Retention Schedule(06.17.15).doc
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU =Current Year EL=Election Date *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 12
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POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE:July,2015
Item RETENTION V.H.C. COMMENTS
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INVESTIGATIONS & REPORTS
1 Accident Reports CL+2 - CL+2 Note:For traffic collision fatalities,retain permanently
per recommendation of Secretary of State.
Traffic Collision Fatalities Reports P - P Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
GC 34090(d).
2 Actions-Disciplinary/Investigatory CL+2 - CL+2 Note: Scope of these records are administrative
Records Relating to Department actions internally initiated by the Police Department
Personnel and relating to conduct of police officers/departmental
personnel. This record series does not include
records pertaining to or initiated by citizen complaints
governed by Penal Code Section 832.5. Refer to
Rows 8 and 52, respectively,as appropriate.
Authority: GC34090(d)
3 Arrest/Conviction(Marijuana) CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Note: "CL" for this record series denotes date of
H&S Section 11357(b), (c), (d), conviction or arrest if no conviction; do not destroy if
(e)or H&S Section 11360(b) pending civil action against law enforcement (see
Violations Occurring after H&S 11361.5(d)); this record series applicable to
January 1, 1976 convictions occurring after January 1,1976 or arrests
not filed by conviction occurring after January 1,1976;
I exception H&S 11357(e) - the records shall be
retained until a juvenile offender attains the age of 18
I years,then destroyed pursuant to H&S 11361.5
Authority: H&S 11361.5
4 Arrest/Conviction(Marijuana) Mandatory - Mandatory V,H Note: Applicable convictions occurring prior to
H&S Section 11357(b),(c), (d), destruction upon destruction upon January 1, 1976 or arrests not followed by a
(e)or H&S Section 11360(b) I notice from DOJ notice from DOJ conviction occurring prior to January 1, 1976 for
Violations Occurring before violations of H&S Section 11357, 11364, 11365,
11550
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU +=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
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POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE:July,2015
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AND CONTENTS OFFICE RECORDS DESTROY
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January 1, 1976 Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
H&S 11361.5(c).
5 Asset Forfeiture CL+2 CL+2 CL+2 Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Investigation/Proceedings Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
Case File GC 34090.
6 Case Books, Investigative CL+2 - CL+2 Note: Retained by division until a case is
suspended/closed;transferred to Records Division to
be filed with associated Daily Reports file.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines (February 2006);
GC 34090.
7 Case Files P - P Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Homicide; Investigator=s File Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
PC 799.
8 Claim Files Note: Claim copy, correspondence, photographs,
Relating to Citizen Complaint CL+5 - CL+5 V supporting documents
Authority: PC832.5 GC 34090(d)
Against Police Officer CL+2 - CL+2 V
Not relating to Citizen
Complaint
against Police Officer
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
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RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE:July,2015
Item RETENTION V.H.C. COMMENTS
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AND CONTENTS OFFICE RECORDS DESTROY
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9 Crime Reports-Felony With or Without See Descriptor - * Note: The destruction of felony, misdemeanor and
Arrest infraction crime/supplemental reports is permitted
provided: (1) does not relate to an unadjudicated
arrest except for HS11357 or 11360 violations; (2)
does not relate to unserved warrants; (3) does not
involve identifiable items which have not been
recovered;(4)does not relate to violations listed in PC
799, 800; (5) does not relate to PC290 (specified
registrants), 457.1 (arson), or H&S11590 (specified
registrants);and(6)cases are not presently involved
in civil or criminal litigation
*Authority:Secretary of State Guidelines recommend
assigning retention on applicable statute of limitation
i.e., PC 800,801: 6 yr for offenses punishable by
imprisonment in state prison for 8 yr +; consider -
Tolling/Extension of time periods in PC804;consider
appeals in progress or"3 Strikes", if applicable
10 Crime Reports- CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Note: The destruction of felony, misdemeanor and
Misdemeanor/infractions infraction crime/supplemental reports is permitted
provided: (1) does not relate to an unadjudicated
arrest except for HS11357 or 11360 violations; (2)
does not relate to unserved warrants; (3) does not
involve identifiable items which have not been
recovered;(4)does not relate to violations listed in PC
799, 800; (5) does not relate to PC290 (specified
registrants), 457.1 (arson), or H&S11590 (specified
registrants);and(6)cases are not presently involved
in civil or criminal litigation
Authority: GC34090(d)
11 Destruction of Crime Property Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Guns P - P V,H
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
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POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE:July, 2015
Item RETENTION V.H.C. COMMENTS
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AND CONTENTS OFFICE RECORDS DESTROY
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Narcotics P - P 1 V,H Records Management Guidelines(February 2006).
12 Fingerprints Note: Includes hardcopy and digitized; destroy after
Suspect,Adult/Juvenile CL - CL V original purpose achieved;adult/juvenile suspected of
a crime taken for comparison.
Certain license applicants T+2 - T+2 V Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
POST Law Enforcement Management Guide; GC
34090(d).
* *
Records Latent *Secretary of State recommends applicable
retention period for case statute of limitation or until
evidence is destroyed.
13 Juvenile Mandatory Mandatory V Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Destruction Upon Destruction Upon Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
and Pursuant to and Pursuant to WIC 826(a), (b);WIC 781(a).-Upon petition, local
Court Order Court Order laws enforcement records w/i WIC826(b)may be
destroyed as ordered by court, if related probation
and juvenile court records have been destroyed by
the probation officer. Records involving arrests,
detention and/or petitioning juvenile before juvenile
court
14 Licenses Note re:pawn/secondhand dealers: Per Secretary of
Bicycle CU+2 - CU+2 State Guidelines,original to Licensee,blue duplicate
Bingo, Mace,etc. CU+2 - CU+2 to DOJ, pink duplicate retained by Agency, renewals
Business License T+2 - T+2 issued annually by local agency.
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 4
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POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE:July,2015
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Review Board Authority: GC 34090(d).
Administrative File CU+2 - CU+2
Duplicate(pink),Second Hand
Dealer, Pawn Brokers
15 Logs V,H Note re: property: Log items coming into and going
Daily Activity(Jail) CU+2 - CU+2 out of property room
Juvenile Detention CU+2 - CU+2 Authority: GC 34090(d).
Investigative(Pre-arrest) CU+2 - CU+2
Property Control Logs CU+2 - CU+2
Rap Sheet Logs CL+2 - CL+2
Subpoena Logs CU+2 - CU+2
16 Narcotics -No Arrest Case Files CL+2 - CL+2 Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
GC 34090.
17 Officer Involved Shootings-Case Files CL+25 - CL+25 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines (February 2006);
GC 34090.
18 Pawn Slips/Tickets CU+2 - CU+2 Authority: GC 34090(d).
19 Permits L+2 - L+2 Secretary of State Local Government Records
include ABC License Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
Concealed Weapons Permits 34090(d).
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 5
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE:July,2015
Item RETENTION V.H.C. COMMENTS
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AND CONTENTS OFFICE RECORDS DESTROY
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20 Photo Lab Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Card-sign out T+2 - T+2 Records Management Guidelines(February 2006).
Chemical/Film Inventories S+2 - S+2
Operations Files T+2 - T+2
21 Property Files CU+2 - CU+2 Note:Original reports and supplemental documentation
(Lost, Found, Safekeeping)
Authority:Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d).
22 Property-Original Until case is - Until case is Note: Copy retained in records case file.
adjudicated or adjudicated/or Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
disposition disposition Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
determined determined Managing Property in Law Enforcement Agencies
(POST).
23 Property, Pawn Brokers/Secondhand CU+2 - CU+2 Note: Sales, slips. Dealer required to file duplicate with
agency.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d).
24 Registration Files,Arson,Sex and Life of Registrant - Life of Registrant V,H Note:Fingerprint card,photo,information also forwarded
Narcotics Within Jurisdiction Within Jurisdiction to DOJ
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU +=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
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POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE:July,2015
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Records Management Guidelines(February 2006).
25 Restraining orders *See descriptor * *Retain until after law enforcement actions described in
PC273.5,273.6,646.9,12028.5,13700 and Family Code
Includes: Emergency Sections 6380-6383 are fulfilled and restraining order
protective orders,temporary expires.
retraining orders, legal Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
stipulations,orders after
hearing Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); PC
273.5,273.6,646.9, 12028.5, 13700.
26 Sealed Mandatory - Mandatory V Note:General provision:upon petition records of agency
Adult Found Factually Innocent Destruction Upon Destruction Upon must be sealed and destroyed in accordance with the
and Pursuant to and Pursuant to provisions set by court record and subject to exceptions.
Court Order Court Order DO NOT destroy if arrestee or co-defendant has filed a
civil action against the peace officers or law enforcement
jurisdiction has made the arrest and City has received
certified copy of complaint. In such case, retain until
action is resolved.
Authority: PC 851.8
27 Statistical (CR), Uniform Crime Reports CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Originals sent to DOJ, FBI
Mandatory to DOJ (LEIC); FBI Include Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Return A/Supplement;Supplementary Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
Homicide Report; Law Enforcement 34090(d).
Officers Killed or Assaulted; Monthly
Return of Arson Offenses Known 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
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 7
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POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE:July,2015
Item RETENTION V.H.C. COMMENTS
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AND CONTENTS OFFICE RECORDS DESTROY
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in Custody Reporting
28 Statistical (Crime Analysis) CU+2 - CU+2 H Note:Internally generated information using activity logs,
citizen calls, current and past crime statistic reports,
finance dept expenditure and budget records,citations,
crime reports, accident reports, permits, receipts.
Reports created for variety of purposes including
increases/decreases in criminal activity;officer workload,
deployment,time usage
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d).
29 Supplemental, Felony Capital Crimes, P - P V,H Note: Crimes include murder, kidnapping for ransom,
Crimes Punishable by Death, Life treason, procuring execution by perjury,train wrecking,
Imprisonment assault with deadly weapon by life term prisoner,
bombing resulting in death/bodily injury;making defective
war materials that cause death
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); PC
799.
30 Tapes Note: Recordings of telephone and radio
Audio,Telephone,and Radio CU+180 days CU+180 days V,H communications" means the routine daily taping and
-
Communications Recordings recording of telephone communications to and from a
city, city and county, or department, and all radio
communications relating to the operations of the
CU+13 mo. departments.Recordings subject to litigation/court action
Surveillance/Security Routine - shall be preserved until pending litigation is resolved;this
Video Monitoring(Includes record series does not include City Council Audio tapes.
Videos of Jail) This record series does not include tape recordings of
City Council/Agency meeting. See City Clerk schedule.
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 8
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POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE:July,2015
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Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
Video Recording Media 90 days after -
(videotapes,films,and occurrence of event CU+13 mo. V,H Note:"Routine video monitoring"means videotaping by a
recordings of Aroutine video video or electronic imaging system designed to record
monitoring@ pursuant to GC the regular and ongoing operations of the Department,
34090.6-duplicates) and includes mobile in-car video systems, jail
observations and monitoring systems, and building
security taping systems.
Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
90 days after Note: These items are duplicate records if a written
occurrence of event minutes or audiotape recording of the event is recorded
in the video medium.The Department may destroy such
duplicate records, 90 days after the event recorded,
pursuant to a City Council-approved procedure.
Authority: GC 34090.7
31 Warrants V Note: Includes Warrant Service Information Card,alpha
Felony Recall after 10 yrs - Recall after 10 yrs index card
except for except for Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Murder/Escape Murder/Escape Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
California Law Enforcement Warrant Officer's
Recall after 5 yrs - Recall after 5 yrs V
Misdemeanor-Criminal CU - CU V Association.
Served Until served, recalled Until served, recalled V
Unserved or purged or purged Includes Warrant Svc Info Card,alpha index card
V
849(b)and Any Arrest
-
Resulting in Detention only Reca I after 1 yr Recall after 1 yr Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Parking Recall after 5 yrs - Recall after 5 yrs Records Management Guidelines(February 2006).
Traffic
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
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PATROL
32 Citations V,H
Cards-Dispatch&Field CU+2 - CU+2 *Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Interview Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
Citations: 34090(d); H+S 11361.5;34090.7.
Until offender= 18 yr - Until offender= 18 yr
HS11357(e),Juvenile CL+2 - CL+2
HS11357(b),(c)(d); 11360(b)
violations
CL+2 - CL+2
Cite&Release
CU+90 days - CU+90 days
CA Vehicle Code Infractions-
(Duplicates)
CU+2 - CU+2 Note: Originals forwarded to court after agency
Parking/Traffic(Duplicates) processing; includes citations electronically created
CU+2 - CU+2
Transmittals
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 10
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
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33 Communication CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Documents problems, malfunctions, resolution to
Equipment-Radio Logs provide equipment performance history.
(Communication)
Radar Calibration Reports T+2 - T+2 Note: Documentation of radar instruments retained
during use/ownership.
Authority:Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d).
JAIL
34 Daily Activity Logs CU+6 - CU+6 V,H Note: Daily report of staffing, bookings/releases,
transfers,transportation
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006).
35 Inked/Palm Cards AC+20 - AC+20 V Note: Persons booked into detention facilities;copies
distributed to County, State, Federal agencies
applicable.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006).
36 Inmates-Negatives of Photographs CU+20 - CU+20 V,H Note: Organized by prisoner number
Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
37 Inmate Records * - * V *Authority: Secretary of State recommends retention
dependent on the facility's classification, referring to
Laws and Guidelines for Local Detention Facilities by
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E= Expiration P= Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 11
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Board of Collections(State of California).
38 Jail-Surveys CL+2 - CL+2 Note: Prepared quarterly,forwarded to State Board of
Corrections
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d).
LEGAL RECORDS
39 Appeals(Served Copies) CU+3 - CU+3 V,H Note: Original copy should be date-stamped and
forwarded to City Attorney.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
CCP 583.320(a)(3).
40 City Attorney memoranda and legal S+2 - S+2 C Note: Original is with City Attorney; retain until
opinions updated;these items are confidential
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090; GC 6254(k).
41 Citizen Complaints(See Investigations
under ADMINISTRATIVE Row 52)
42 Litigation Files(Copies) CL+2 - CL+2 C Note: Duplicate series; original is with City Attorney
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090.
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 12
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE:July,2015
Item RETENTION V.H.C. COMMENTS
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43 Subpoenas (Duplicate) CU-F2 - CU+2 Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d).
ADMINISTRATIVE and MISCELLANEOUS
44 California State CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
Other State Agencies
45 Electronic Mail 10 days - 10 days V,H,C Note: Emails are those kept in the ordinary course of
business, per City's Computer System Usage Policy. If
email qualifies as another type(s) of record category,
kept in the ordinary course of business, retain and/or
maintain for that type of record as mandated by this
schedule; i.e., generally 2 yrs for most records, unless
other statute/policy applies.Caveat:may be confidential
and/or attorney-client privileged item.
Authority: City's Computer System Usage Policy
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
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46 Correspondence CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: For citizen complaints see Investigations under
Chron Files; ADMINISTRATION Row 52;for correspondence and
Printed(on paper) Electronic attachments stored in electronic mail format,see Row
Mail Messages and 45.
Attachments;
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
General/Public; Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
Controlled; 34090(d).
Reports;
Subject Files
Reproduction/printing
requests;and
Correspondence not attached
to agreement or project file
47 Department Manual S+2 - S+2 V,H Changes to Manual are recorded in the General
Orders(permanent)
Authority: GC 34090(d)
48 Equipment Files T+2 - T+2 Note:T for this record is termination of ownership of
Owners Manuals; the equipment.
Service/Maintenance; Authority:Secretary of State Local Government
Purchase Information;and Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
Correspondence/Back-up Data 34090.
49 Federal Agencies CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P= Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
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50 Fingerprint-Employment T+2 - T+2 Note: Paperwork authorizing fingerprinting and
background checks for City Employment Applicants.
*If litigation initiated, maintain, during pendency of
litigation, including all possible appeal periods.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d); GC 12946.
51 Grievance Files(Copies) CL+2* - CL+2* V Note:Original with Human Resources;includes grievance
filed by employees,supporting documentation.
*If litigation initiated, maintain, during pendency of
litigation, including all possible appeal periods.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090; GC 12946.
52 Investigations-Employment
Background(Hired employees) CU +7 - CU +7 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d)
Internal investigations v Authority: PC832.5; Evidence 1045; GC12946.
pertaining to disciplinary CL+5 - CL+5
matters,citizen complaints
53 Local Government Agencies including CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
Indian Tribes
54 Organization Files CU+2 - CU+2 H Authority: GC34090(d)
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
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Civic Organizations,
Homeowners Associations
Professional Organizations
55 Photographs of personnel Note: Not case-related (Public relations, promotions,
Negative log CU+2* - CU+2* events,ceremonies, staff photos)
Negatives, Miscellaneous CU+2* - CU+2* *If litigation initiated, maintain during pendency of
litigation, including all possible appeal periods.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d); GC 12946.
56 Policies and Procedures S+2 - S+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
57 Projects, Programs, Events, Issues, CU+5 - CU+5 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Activities Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d).
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
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58 Range Inventory S+2 - S+2 Note: Quarterly reports of inventories of weapons and
ammunition held by Department Range.
Authority: GC34090(d)
59 Riverside County CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
60 Training V,H Note: Includes brochures, promotional materials,
speakers'info, guests, other documents
Event files CU+2 - CU+2 Scope, content,time period of courses
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d).
-
Lesson plans, range CU+2 CU+2 Authority: GC 34090(d).
T+7 T+7 Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Personnel by name Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090.
CU+2 CU+2 Note: Includes daily, weekly, monthly schedules of
Schedules, Range training events at range, internal&external training
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d).
RETENTION CODES:AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination AC=Active
A/F= Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
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61 Use of Force Supervisory Review Files CU+2 - CU+2 Note: Includes review forms,arrest report copies, logs
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d).
62 Volunteer Files T+2 - T+2 Note: Volunteers'identification, contact info
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC
34090(d).
63 Watch assignment/timekeeping records CU+2 - CU+2 Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
64 Weapons Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Department-owned database, P - P Records Management Guidelines(February 2006).
personal weapons,alternate,
secondary, handguns,
inventory repairs, inactive
concealed
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A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+=Current Date of Record plus years/months/days,as indicated L=Life
*-See Note for description
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DATE: July, 2015
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LAND USE and PLANNING RECORDS
1 Annexations(LAFCO) 2 P P V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a).
2 Case Files, Planning and Zoning P - P V,H Note: GC34090(a);H&S19850
Pertains to real property.May include:
blueprints,drawings, maps, plans, reports,
evaluations,uses, compliance certificates,
lot line adjustments,or other planning-
related matters brought before legislative
body
3 CEQA Documents P - P V,H Authority: GC34090(a)+CEQA Guidelines
Exemptions;
Environmental Impact Report;
Mitigation monitoring;
Negative Declaration;
Notices of Completion and Determination;
Comments; and
Statements of Overriding Considerations
4 Flood Records CU+2 - CU+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
5 Interpretations CU +2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
6 Lot Split Cases P - P - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a).
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+#=Current Year plus years as indicated L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 1
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7 Maps-City Boundaries P - P V,H Note: Recorded maps,surveys, monuments
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a).
8 Original Zoning Maps P - P V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a).
9 Plans Note: Includes Sphere of Influence
General Plan and Elements P - P V,H Authority:GC34090(a),(e)
10 General Plan Amendments V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Approved CL+2 - CL+2 Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090; GC
Denied CU+3 - CU+3 50110; GC 65103.
11 Street Name Changes P - P - Note:Street dedications,closings, address assignment/changes
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a).
12 Studies, Fees Studies,Special Projects and Areas CL+2 - CL+2 - Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
13 Variances P - P - Authority: GC34090(a)
14 Zoning P - P - Authority: GC34090(a)
15 Conditional Use Permits CU+2 - CU+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
AIF=Destroy after microfilming CU+#=Current Year plus years as indicated L=Life
VHC CODES: - V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 2
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DATE: July, 2015
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16 Permits,Other C+2 - C+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
17 Photographs P - P - Note: Includes aerial photos
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a).
PLANNING COMMISSION and RELATED COMMITTEES
18 Planning Commission and Committees Notices of CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Includes special meetings and other public notices
Meetings Authority: GC34090.7 and 54960.1(c)(1).
19 Certificate of Posting and other Legal Advertising CU+4 - CU+4 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Proof of Publications Management Guidelines(February 2006); CCP 343; CCP 349
et. seq.; GC 911.2; GC 34090.
20 Agendas and Staff Reports CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
21 Minutes P - P V,H Authority: GC34090(e)
22 Meetings-Audio and Video Tapes 6 months - 6 months H Note:
Authority: GC34090(d).
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
AIF=Destroy after microfilming CU+#=Current Year plus years as indicated L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 3
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AND CONTENTS
OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
23 Planning Commissioner and Other Committee T+2 - T+2 V,H Note:T=Termination of Service
Members Files Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Applications; Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Letters of Appointment;
Letters of Resignation;
Certificates;and
Oaths I
LEGAL RECORDS
24 City Attorney memoranda and legal opinions S+2 - S+2 C Note: Confidential
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090; GC
6254(k).
25 Appeals(Copies) CL+3 - CL+3 V,H Note:Original copy should be date-stamped and forwarded to
City Attorney.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);CCP 583.320(a)(3);GC
34090
26 Litigation Files(Copies) CL+2 - CL+2 C Note: Duplicate series; original is with City Attorney
Authority: GC 34090
,I
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
AIF=Destroy after microfilming CU+#=Current Year plus years as indicated L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 4
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DATE: July, 2015
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ADMINISTRATIVE and MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
27 Correspondence CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: For electronic mail/communication, see row 30
Chron Files; Authority: GC34090(d)
General/Public;
Controlled;
Reports;
Subject Files
Reproduction/printing requests;and
Correspondence not attached to agreement
or project file
28 Departmental Policies and Procedures S+5 - S+5 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
29 Department Projects, Programs, Events, Issues, CU+5 - CU+5 H Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Activities Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
30 Electronic Mail 10 days - 10 days V,H,C Note:Emails are those kept in the ordinary course of business,per
City's Computer System Usage Policy.If email qualifies as another
type(s)of record category,kept in the ordinary course of business,
retain and/or maintain for that type of record as mandated by this
schedule; i.e., generally 2 yrs for most records, unless other
statute/policy applies.Caveat:may be confidential and/or attorney-
client privileged item.
Authority: City's Computer System Usage Policy
31 Equipment Files T+2 - T+2 - Note:T for this record is termination of ownership of the
Owners Manuals; equipment.
Service/Maintenance; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Purchase Information;and Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Correspondence/Back-up Data
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
A/F=Destroy after microfilming CU+#=Current Year plus years as indicated L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 5
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32 California State CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
Governor's Office/Planning and Research
Other State Agencies
33 Riverside County CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
34 Local Government Agencies including Indian Tribes CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
35 Federal Agencies CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
36 Organization Files CU+2 - CU+2 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Civic Organizations, Homeowners Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Associations
Professional Organizations
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PERMITS AND PLANS
1 Certificates of Insurance P - P Note:Compliance,elevation,occupancy which affect real property
Authority: recommended this retention period per the authority of
GC34090.
2 Construction(Approved) P - P Note:This record series pertains to public works construction per
GC4002. Original building permits are maintained by Building
Department
Authority: GC34090(a); GC34090.7; GC4000 et seq.
3 Field Books-Surveys P - P V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a).
4 Miscellaneous Drawings, Blueprints,and CL+2 - CL+2 Note: Includes those submitted by contractors with application for
Specifications permit and builds for Certificate of Occupancy;compare those for
Plans of Buildings below
Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
5 Permits P - P V Note:Permits are those issued by this Department and include but
are not limited to:Encroachment and Utility(private development).
However, building permits are maintained by the Building
Department.
Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a).
6 Plans(General/Building) L - L V,H Note: "L" in this series means "Life" of building; for duplication,
requires authorization from original or current owner of building
and the professional signing off on the plan(H&S 19851). Except
for plans for development as defined in Sections 4100 or 6534 of
the Civil Code, plans need not be filed for: (a) Single or multiple
dwellings not more than two stories and basement in height. (b)
Garages and other structures appurtenant to buildings described
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=VitalH=Historical C=Confidential Page 1
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under subdivision (a). (c) Farm or ranch buildings. (d) Any one-
story building where the span between bearing walls does not
exceed 25 feet. The exemption in this subdivision does not,
however,apply to a steel frame or concrete building.
Authority: H&S19850; H&S 19851
7 Plans,Capital Improvement, Projects P - P Note: Streets, curbs, gutters,sidewalks, storm drains
Includes:Street and Drainage Plans Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a).
8 Grading Plans P - P Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a).
Permit(only) CL+2 - CL+2 Authority: GC34090(d)
STREETS/ALLEYS
9 Traffic Engineering/Street Improvements Related V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Includes: (all) Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(a).
AbandonmentNacations/Lot-line
adjustments P - P
Closures/Mergers P - P
Easements, Dedications, Rights-of-Way P - P
Field Books/Survey/Subdivision Map P - P
Naming and Numbering(Block/House) P _ F See Above(all except as noted)
Intersection Records CU+2* - CU+2*
Development Conditions *Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
P - P
Record Map Checking P _ P Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Improvement Plan Checking and Review P - P
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
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Inventory,Traffic Control Device S+2* - S+2*
10 Parking (Traffic Engineering Related) V,H Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Lots CU+2 - CU+2 Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
Regulations/Zones S+2 - S+2
11 Photographs S+2 - S+2 Note: Includes aerials
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
12 Reports/Studies CL+2 - CL+2 Note: Studies/reports pertaining to private construction projects
Includes Traffic Safety Survey Related shall not be maintained by the Department unless otherwise
required by law.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
13 Routes,School Bus&Truck, Bike Paths(Traffic S+2 - S+2 Note: Includes truck routes, access ramps, rest areas
Engineering Related) Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
1 14 Signage L+2 - L+2 Note: Includes restricted parking zones,log books, index register
cards, inventory lists, records of traffic signs
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
15 Traffic Signals L+2 - L+2 Note: Logs, drawings, wiring diagrams, codes, circuit numbers,
Includes:Traffic Control Plan installation records,testing and maintenance.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=VitalH=Historical C=Confidential Page 3
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16 Soil CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Note: Includes reports
Authority: GC34090(d)
LEGAL RECORDS
17 Appeals(Copies) CL+3 - CL+3 V,H Note: Original copy should be date-stamped and forwarded to
City Attorney.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); CCP 583.320(a)(3);
GC 34090.
18 City Attorney memoranda and legal opinions S+2 - S+2 C Note: Retain until updated;these items are confidential
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090; GC
6254(k).
19 Citizen Complaints(See Correspondence under
ADMINISTRATIVE
20 California State CU+2 - CU+2 V, H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION and RELATED COMMITTEES
21 Commission and Committees Notices of Meetings CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Includes special meetings and other public notices
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=VitalH=Historical C=Confidential Page 4
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DATE:July,2015
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22 Certificate of Posting and other Legal Advertising CU+4 CU+4 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
23 Agendas and Staff Reports CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: There is no specific statutory authority for this item
however Secretary of State has recommended this retention
period per the authority of GC34090.
24 Minutes P - P V,H Authority: GC34090(e)
25 Transportation Commission Meetings-Video 90 days - 90 days H Authority: GC34090(d)
Tapes
26 Transportation Commission-Commissioner and T+2 - T+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Other Committee Members Files Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
Applications;
Letters of Appointment;
Letters of Resignation;
Certificates;and
Oaths
ADMINISTRATIVE and MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
27 Correspondence CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: For email,see row 30 below
Chron Files; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
General/Public; Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Controlled;
Reports;
Citizen Complaints;
Subject Files
Reproduction/printing requests;and
Correspondence not attached to
agreement or project file
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
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28 Departmental Policies and Procedures S+5 - S+5 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
29 Department Projects, Programs, Events, Issues, CU+5 - CU+5 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Activities Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
Publications
30 Electronic Mail 10 days - 10 days V,H,C Note:Emails are those kept in the ordinary course of business,per
City's Computer System Usage Policy.If email qualifies as another
type(s)of record category,kept in the ordinary course of business,
retain and/or maintain for that type of record as mandated by this
schedule. i.e., generally 2 yrs for most records, unless other
statute/policy applies.Caveat:may be confidential and/or attorney-
client privileged item.
Authority: City's Computer System Usage Policy
31 Equipment Files(Including Vehicles) T+2 - T+2 - Note:T=termination of ownership of the equipment.
Owners Manuals; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Service/Maintenance/Gas Logs; Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Vendors;
Catalogs;
Purchase Information
32 Federal Agencies CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
33 Local Government Agencies CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
34 Organization Files CU+2 - CU+2 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Civic Organizations, Homeowners Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Associations
Professional Organizations
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 6
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE:July, 2015
ENGINEERING
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
35 Riverside County CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
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RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 7
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE:July,2015
PUBLIC WORKS
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE - V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
MAINTENANCE PUBLIC STREETS,SIDEWALKS,THOROUGHFARES
1 Field Books P - P V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a).
2 Flooding/Traffic Safety CU+2 - CU+2 Note: Includes other unusual road conditions; barricades;
emergencies related
Authority: GC34090(d)
3 General Maintenance/Operations CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
Work Orders
Inspection
Repairs
Cleaning
Signals
Striping
4 Irrigation CU+2 - CU+2 Note: Includes schedule
Authority: GC34090(d)
5 Landscape Maintenance CU+2 - CU+2 Authority: GC34090(d)
6 Miscellaneous Drawings, Maps, Mylars, Blueprints, CL+2 - CL+2 Authority:There is no specific statutory authority for the retention
and Specifications of this item; however,the Secretary of State has recommended
this retention period per the authority of GC34090(d)which does
not authorize the destruction of records less than 2 years old.
7 Photographs CU+2 - CU+2 Note: Includes aerials
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
8 Reports/Studies CL+2 - CL+2 Note: Studies/reports pertaining to those of private construction
projects shall not be maintained by the Department unless
required by law.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=VitalH=Historical C=Confidential Page 1
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE:July,2015
PUBLIC WORKS
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
9 Sidewalk L+2 - L+2 Note: Includes records relating to replacement, construction;
curbs,gutters and cross gutters
Authority: GC34090(d)
10 Signage L+2 - L+2 Note: Includes records relating to replacement
Authority: GC34090(d)
11 Storm Drains CU+2 - CU+2 Note: Includes records relating to maintenance
Retention Basins(Cleaning) Authority: GC34090(d)
LEGAL RECORDS
12 Appeals(Copies) CL+3 - CL+3 V,H Note: Original copy should be date-stamped and forwarded to
City Attorney.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); CCP 583.320(a)(3);
GC 34090.
13 City Attorney memoranda and legal opinions S+2 - S+2 C Note: Retain until updated;these items are confidential
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090; GC
6254(k).
14 Citizen Complaints(See Correspondence under
ADMINISTRATIVE)
15 California State CU+2 - CU+2 V, H Authority: GC34090
ADMINISTRATIVE and MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
16 Correspondence CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: For electronic records, see below
Chron Files; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
General/Public; Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
Controlled;
Reports;
Citizen Complaints;
Subject Files
Reproduction/printing requests;and - - -
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU =Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=VitalII=Historical C=Confidential Page 2
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE:July,2015
PUBLIC WORKS
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
Correspondence not attached to
agreement or project file
17 Departmental Policies and Procedures S+5 - S+5 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
18 Department Projects, Programs, Events, Issues, CU+5 - CU+5 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Activities Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Publications
19 Electronic Mail 10 days - 10 days V,H,C Note: Emails are those kept in the ordinary course of business,
per City's Computer System Usage Policy. If email qualifies as
another type(s)of record category,kept in the ordinary course of
business, retain and/or maintain for that type of record as
mandated by this schedule.i.e;generally 2 yrs for most records,
unless other statute/policy applies. Caveat: may be confidential
and/or attorney-client privileged item.
Authority: City's Computer System Usage Policy
20 Equipment Files(Including Vehicles) T+2 - T+2 - Note:T=Termination of ownership of the equipment.
Owners Manuals; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Service/Maintenance/Gas Logs; Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Vendors;
Catalogs;
Purchase Information
21 Federal Agencies CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
22 Local Government Agencies CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
23 Organization Files CU+2 - CU+2 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Civic Organizations, Homeowners Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Associations
Professional Organizations
24 Riverside County CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
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RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 3
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE:July,2015
BUILDING
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
BUILDING INSPECTION AND PLAN CHECKS
1 Backup files CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
Note: L= Life of Building
2 Building Calculations L - L Authority: GC 34090
Building Code Note: Legislative items/ordinances are filed "P" with
3 Review,Compliance S+2 - S+2 City Clerk
Authority: GC34090(d)
4 Building Inspection Reports CL+2 - CL+2 Note: Includes Log Book;daily inspections
City Projects Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Other Inspections Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
GC 34090.
5 Field Books-Surveys P - P V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
GC 34090(a).
6 Miscellaneous Drawings, Maps, Mylars, Blueprints, CL+2 - CL+2 Note: Includes those submitted by contractors with
and Specifications application for permit and builds for Certificate of
Occupancy; compare those for Plans of Buildings
below
Authority:Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
GC 34090(d).
7 Permits P - P V Authority:Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 1
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DATE:July,2015
BUILDING
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE - V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
GC 34090(a).
8 Plans L - L V,H Note: "L" = Life of building; for duplication, requires
authorization from original or current owner of building
and the professional signing off on the plan (H&S
19851). Except for plans for development as defined
in Sections 4100 or 6534 of the Civil Code,plans need
not be filed for: (a) Single or multiple dwellings not
more than two stories and basement in height. (b)
Garages and other structures appurtenant to buildings
described under subdivision (a). (c) Farm or ranch
buildings. (d) Any one-story building where the span
between bearing walls does not exceed 25 feet. The
exemption in this subdivision does not,however,apply
to a steel frame or concrete building.
Authority: H&S19850; H&S 19851
9 Plan Check P - P Authority:Secretary of State Local Government
Commercial/Industrial Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
Single Family GC 34090(a).
10 Photographs S+2 - S+2 Note: Includes aerials
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
GC 34090(d).
11 Receipt Books CL+4 - CL+4 Authority: CCP338
12 Reports/Studies CL+2 - CL+2 Note: Studies/reports pertaining to those of private
construction projects shall not be maintained by the
Department unless required by law.
Authority:Secretary of State Local Government
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=VitalH=Historical C=Confidential Page 2
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE:July,2015
BUILDING
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE - V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
GC 34090(d).
LEGAL RECORDS
13 Appeals(Copies) CL+3 - CL+3 V,H Note: Original copy should be date-stamped and
forwarded to City Attorney.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
CCP 583.320(a); GC 34090.
14 City Attorney memoranda and legal opinions S+2 - S+2 C Note:These items are confidential
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
GC 34090; GC 6254(k).
15 Citizen Complaints(See Correspondence under
ADMINISTRATIVE
16 California State CU+2 - CU+2 V, H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
GC 34090.
ADMINISTRATIVE and MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
17 Correspondence CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: For electronic records,see below
Chron Files; Authority: There is no specific statutory authority for
General/Public; retention of this item; however,the Secretary of State
Controlled; has recommended this retention period per the
Reports; authority of GC34090(d)which does not authorize the
Citizen Complaints;
destruction of records less than 2 years old.
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 3
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE:July,2015
BUILDING
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
Subject Files
Reproduction/printing requests;and
Correspondence not attached to
agreement or project file
18 Departmental Policies and Procedures S+2 - S+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
GC 34090(d).
19 Department Projects, Programs, Events, Issues, CU+2 - CU+2 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Activities Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
Publications GC 34090.
20 Electronic Mail 10 days - 10 days V,H,C Note: Emails are those kept in the ordinary course of
business,per City's Computer System Usage Policy.If
email qualifies as another type(s)of record category,
kept in the ordinary course of business, retain and/or
maintain for that type of record as mandated by this
schedule; i.e.,generally 2 yrs for most records,unless
other statute/policy applies. Caveat: may be
confidential and/or attorney-client privileged item.
Authority: City's Computer System Usage Policy
21 Equipment Files(Including Vehicles) T+2 - T+2 - Note: T for this record is termination of ownership of
Owners Manuals; the equipment.
Service/Maintenance/Gas Logs; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Vendors; Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
Catalogs; GC 34090(d).
Purchase Information
22 Federal Agencies CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=VitalH=Historical C=Confidential Page 4
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE:July,2015
BUILDING
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
GC 34090(d).
23 Local Government Agencies CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC
34090(d).
24 Organization Files CU+2 - CU+2 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Civic Organizations, Homeowners Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC
Associations 34090(d).
Professional Organizations
25 Riverside County CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government
Records Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC
34090(d).
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RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed CU=Current Date of Document E=Expiration P=Permanent
S=Superseded T=Termination L=Life
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential Page 5
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE:July,2015
FINANCE: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
ACCOUNTING SERVICES, and
HUMAN RESOURCES
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
FINANCIAL
1 Agreements,Contracts&Leases - Note: CL=completion of all terms of the agreement or contract.
Executed documents,amendments& Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
exhibits Management Guidelines(February 2006); CCP 337.15.
Non-infrastructure CL 10 CL+10
Infrastructure(DDA,OPA, MOU, MOA) CL P P
2 Assessment District P - P V,H Note: Collection information; original documentation files with
municipal clerk
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
3 Audit&Tax Reports to State Agencies: CU+10 - CU+10 - Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Final reports; Management Guidelines(February 2006); CCP 337.15; GC
Source materials and backup data; 34090.
Procedures for preparation;
4 Bids/Proposals Files(Successful Bidders) CL+1 9 CL+10 - Note: For this record series, CL completion of all terms of the
Requests for bids/proposals; executed contract or agreement with the organization submitting
Specifications&backup data; the successful bid or proposal.
Agreements/contracts;and Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Bids/proposals received Management Guidelines(February 2006); CCP 337.15.
5 Bonds CL 10 CL+10 V Note: Final bond documentation; drafts are not retained.
Authority: GC34090; CCP337.5
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded CU=Current Year
EL=Election Date *=See Notes for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE:July,2015
FINANCE: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
ACCOUNTING SERVICES, and
HUMAN RESOURCES
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE - V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
6 Budgets P P P H Note:This series is for the final budget documents only. Budget
Final budget documents development files are held by Finance Department.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
S+2 - S+2 V,H
Operating Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
7 Franchise Files CL P P H Note:CL completion of all terms of the franchise agreement.
Agreements; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Bonds/Certificates of insurance; Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090.
Statements&reports;and
FCC forms
8 Property Taxes Records P - P - Authority: GC34090(a)
Assessed values total statements;
Reports&studies;
9 Revenues Files: P P P - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Revenues reports&studies; Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090.
Correspondence&backup data
10 Sales Tax Records P P P - Authority: GC34090(a)
Sales tax revenue reports
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded CU=Current Year
EL=Election Date *=See Notes for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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DATE:July,2015
FINANCE: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
ACCOUNTING SERVICES, and
HUMAN RESOURCES
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE - V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
11 Special Assessment Districts Files: P - P H Authority: GC34090(a)
Includes the Public hearings documentation
RISK MANAGEMENT
Certificates of Insurance P - P Note:Compliance,elevation,occupancy which affect real property
12 Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
13 Certificates of Liability E+1 P P - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090.
14 Claims(Against the City) Files CU+2 - CU+2 - Duplicate series. Official is held by claims adjustor or assigned
attorney. If official pleadings, submit to City Attorney's office.
Authority: GC34090.7
15 Claims Loss Runs(Fiscal Year End) CU+5 - CU+5 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
16 Claims Loss Runs(Monthly) CU+2 - CU+2 - Note: Information from the monthly loss runs is restated in the
fiscal year end report.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
17 Insurance Certificates(Businesses Operating in the E+2 - E+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
City) Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded CU=Current Year
EL=Election Date See Notes for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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DATE:July,2015
FINANCE: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
ACCOUNTING SERVICES, and
HUMAN RESOURCES
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
18 Insurance-Other P - P V,H Note: Includes Certificates of Insurance [filed separately from
contracts,and includes insurance filed by licensees]
Liability/Property P - P V,H Note: May include liability, property, Certificates of Participation,
deferred used of facilities
Workers Compensation P - P V,H Note: Includes: Indemnity; PERS - working files; originals with
Administrator/Human Resources Manager
Secretary of State Local Government Records Management
Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
19 Letters of Credit T+5 - T+5 - Note: For this record series, T (Termination) represents
termination of credit agreement.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
20 Reports/Studies CL+2 - CL+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
21 Tort Claim Administrative Files CU+5 - CU+5 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Budgets and financial statements; Management Guidelines(February 2006).
Reports&studies;
Bulletins&publications;and
Meetings agendas
22 Workers Compensation Insurance Policies S P P H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
23 Workers Compensation Insurance Administration CU+5 - CU+5 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Records: Management Guidelines(February 2006).
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P= Permanent S=Superseded CU=Current Year
EL=Election Date *=See Notes for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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DATE:July,2015
FINANCE: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
ACCOUNTING SERVICES, and
HUMAN RESOURCES
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE - V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
Loss analysis;and
Statements
PERSONNEL
24 Action Requests/Grievances CU+2 - CU+2 H,C Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 6254; Civil Code
1798.40.
25 Applications and Referral Records CU+2* - CU+2* H If pending civil action,retain until litigation resolved including time
for possible appeal.
Authority: GC12946
Background(non-hired employees) CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Psychological and polygraph examination reports on CU+2 - CU+2 Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
candidates not hired by Police Department Management Guidelines(February 2006).
26 Awards,Commendations,Superior Accomplishments CU+3 - CU+3 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 6254; Civil Code
1798.40.
27 Compliance Requirements S+2 - S+2 - Authority: GC 34090
28 Duty Statements S+2 - S+2 - Authority: GC 34090
29 Employee Benefits Administration Records P P P V Note: Benefits records are also held by the administering
Plan documents; and organization (PERS).
Enrollment forms Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090;29 USC
1113.
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded CU=Current Year
EL=Election Date *=See Notes for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE:July, 2015
FINANCE: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
ACCOUNTING SERVICES, and
HUMAN RESOURCES
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE - V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
30 Employee Records CL+2* - CL+2* V,H,C Note:Includes current and terminated/former employees'records:
application, personnel, membership, or employment referral
records.For Public Safety/Law Enforcement records pertaining to
administrative investigations or citizen complaints against peace
officer, refer to Police Department Record Retention Schedule.
CL= Until employee leaves or terminates. These records are
confidential subject to certain conditions for disclosure. Please
consult City Attorney's Office. Includes records pertaining to
"attendance".
*If pending subject to pending complaint, retain until litigation
resolved including time for any possible appeal.
Authority: GC12946
31 Human Resources Policies S+7 - S+7 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
32 MOU Agreements CL+3 - CL+3 - Note: CL in this record series is Close/termination of agreement.
Includes certificates,agreements, plans, Authority:29 CFR 516.5
notices, memoranda summarizing terms of
oral agreements
33 Organization Charts S+2 - S+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
34 Procedures(Including Emergency Preparedness) S+2 - S+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded CU=Current Year
EL=Election Date *=See Notes for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DATE:July,2015
FINANCE: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
ACCOUNTING SERVICES, and
HUMAN RESOURCES
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
35 Toxic Exposure Reports S+2 - S+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 6254; Civil Code
1798.40.
36 Training CU+3 - CU+3 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines (February 2006); GC 6254; Civil Code
1798.40.
PURCHASING
37 Checks/Registers/Ledgers CU+7 - CU+7 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
38 Fees/Receipts CU+7 - CU+7 - Note: Or until audit completed
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
39 Grants S+2 - S+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
40 Invoices CU+7 - CU+7 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
41 Purchasing-Other
General AR+2 - AR+2 -
Purchase Orders A+4 - A+4 V Note:Original documents
Requisitions A+2 - A+2 V
Vendor Register P - P V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded CU=Current Year
EL=Election Date *=See Notes for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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DATE:July,2015
FINANCE: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
ACCOUNTING SERVICES, and
HUMAN RESOURCES
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE - V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090; CCP 337.
LICENSE
42 Business T+4 - T+4 - Note:Includes applications,records of paid monies,and required
reports
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090; CCP 337.
PAYROLL
43 Adjustments A+4 - A+4 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090;29 CFR
516.5-516.6.
44 Earnings Records CL+4* - CL+4* - Note: CL= Due date for the tax owed.
Includes PERS Employee Deduction Reports, *7+4"for PERS deduction reports.
Wage Rate Tables, Earning Cards or Sheets, Authority:29 CFR 516.6; Secretary of State Local Government
and Additions to and Deductions from Records Management Guidelines(February 2006).
Wages Paid
45 Register P - P H Note: Labor costs by employee and program
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
46 Salary Records T+3 - T+3 - Note:T=Due date for the Tax owed or date of entry,whichever is
applicable.
Authority:29 CFR 516.6.
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded CU=Current Year
EL=Election Date *=See Notes for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE - V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
LEGAL RECORDS
47 Appeals(Copies) CU+3 - CU+3 V,H Note:Original copy should be date-stamped and forwarded to City
Attorney.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090; CCP
583.320(a)(3).
48 Claims Against City CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Note: Paid or denied claims
Authority: GC34090(d).
49 City Attorney memoranda and legal opinions S+2 - S+2 C Note: Retain until updated;these items are confidential
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090; GC
6254(k).
50 Citizen Complaints(See Correspondence under
ADMINISTRATIVE)
51 Legislation(affecting municipalities) S - S H
52 Litigation Files(Copies) S+2 - S+2 C Note: Duplicate series; original is with City Attorney
Authority: GC 34090
ADMINISTRATIVE and MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
53 California State CU+2 - CU+2 port A Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded CU=Current Year
EL=Election Date *=See Notes for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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ACCOUNTING SERVICES, and
HUMAN RESOURCES
Item RETENTION
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AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
54 Correspondence CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: For e-mails, see Row 57
Chron Files; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
General/Public; Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Controlled;
Reports;
Citizen Complaints [against non-safety
personnel; refer to Police Department Record
Retention Schedule for record retention of
complaints/reports against peace officers1
Subject Files
Reproduction/printing requests;and
Correspondence not attached to agreement or
project file
55 Departmental Policies and Procedures S+5 - S+5 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
56 Department Projects, Programs, Events, Issues, CU+5 - CU+5 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Activities Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Publications
57 Electronic Mail 10 days - 10 days V,H,C Note:Emails are those kept in the ordinary course of business,per
City's Computer System Usage Policy.If email qualifies as another
type(s)of record category,kept in the ordinary course of business,
retain and/or maintain for that type of record as mandated by this
schedule; i.e., generally 2 yrs for most records, unless other
statute/policy applies.Caveat:may be confidential and/or attorney-
client privileged item.
Authority: City's Computer System Usage Policy
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded CU=Current Year
EL=Election Date *=See Notes for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Item RETENTION
No. RECORD SERIES TITLE V.H.C. COMMENTS
AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
58 Equipment Files(Including Vehicles) T+2 - T+2 - Note:T=Termination of ownership of the equipment.
Owners Manuals; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Service/Maintenance/Gas Logs; Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Vendors;
Catalogs;
Purchase Information
59 Federal Agencies CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
60 ary 2006);CCP 583.320(a)( CU+2 CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
61 Organization Files CU+2 - CU+2 H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Civic Organizations, Homeowners Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Associations
Professional Organizations
62 Riverside County CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
63 Service Requests: CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
White&pink copies of service requests Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
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EL=Election Date *=See Notes for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
ADMINISTRATIVE AND MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
1. Correspondence CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: See row 2 for electronic mail communications
Chron Files; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
General/Public; Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Reports;
Citizen Complaints;
Subject Files;
Reproduction/printing requests;and
Correspondence not attached to agreement
or project file
2. Electronic Mail 10 days - 10 days V,H,C Note: Emails are those kept in the ordinary course of business,
per City's Computer System Usage Policy. If email qualifies as
another type(s)of record category,kept in the ordinary course of
business, retain and/or maintain for that type of record as
mandated by this schedule; i.e., generally 2 yrs for most
records, unless other statute/policy applies. Caveat: may be
confidential and/or attorney-client privileged item.
Authority:City's Computer System Usage Policy
3. Emergency Medical Services Reports CL+6 - CL+6 V,H Note:These records are considered open until they are
completed, billed and paid.
Authority: CCP 340.5
Note: Patients Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act original,signed documentation of Disclosures, Consent,
Treatment, amendments.
Authority:45 CFR 164.526(f)and 164.530(j)(1)
4. Equipment/vehicle Files: CU+3 - CU+3 V,H Authority:8 CCR 3203(b)(1); CCP 340.5
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
Owners manuals;
Service/maintenance information;
Purchase information;and
Correspondence&backup data
5. Events CU+2 - CU+2 Note: Includes plans for gates, special event/layouts,
temporary conditions
Authority: GC 34090(d)
6. Field reports, non-fire, non-arson CU+2 - CU+2 - Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
7. Fire Code(Uniform) S+2 - S+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090(d)
8. HIPPA Forms CU+6 - CU+6 V,H Note: Patients Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act original, signed documentation of Disclosures, Consent,
Treatment,amendments.
Authority:45 CFR 164.526(f)and 164.530(j)(1)
9. History Files(Departmental): CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Selected historical records, including: Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Maps&drawings;
Photographs;
Reports&studies;
Articles&news-clippings;
Publications;
Newsletters; and
Press releases
10. Homicide Investigations-Evidence Arson P - P Note: Supports prosecution resulting in homicide; see more-
row 16
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
Authority: PC 799
11. Hydrant System P - P Authority: GC 34090(a)
12. Incident Report CL+3 - CL+3 - Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); CCP 338;GC
34090(d).
13. Inspections; Fire Prevention CL+3 - CL+3 - Note: Includes alarm/sprinkler systems, prevention efforts
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
14. Insurance P - P V,H Note: Include Certificates of Insurance [filed separately from
Liability/Property contracts], insurance filed by licensees, liability, property,
Certificates of Participation, deferred used of facilities.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
15. Inventory, Equipment&Supplies CU+2 - CU+2 - Note: Includes narcotic inventory-various drugs distributed to
the department for patients, cataloging distribution and use.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
16. Investigations, Evidence(Crimes punishable by P - P - Authority: Secretary of State recommends this retention
death, life with or without parole,embezzlement of period per PC799,800,801 (relating to statute of limitations for
public money) certain crimes); UFC104.32(I.e.,to support prosecution
resulting in homicide; great bodily harm; inhabited structure or
property).
Authority: PC 800(6 yr statute of limitations), PC 801 (3 year
Other Crimes CL+6 - CL+6 statute of limitations)
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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17. Journals, Fire Station CU+2 - CU +2 - Note:Activities, personnel,engine company
Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
19. Logs(Field, non-fire, non-arson) CU+2 - CU+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
20. Logs, Fire Equipment/Gear CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
21. Organizations Files-Civic Organizations: CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Examples include Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club,
Reports&studies; Homeowners'Associations. This record series is for general
Publications;and correspondence and communications with civic organizations.
Backup data Records pertaining to agreements or projects with these
organizations are addressed by and subject to the retention
requirements in the record series 'Agreements, Contracts &
Leases'.
Authority: GC 34090(d).
22. Organizations Files-Federal,State,County, Local CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note:Examples include FPPC,County of Los Angeles,LAFCO,
Government Agencies and Indian Tribes: and other cities. This record series is for general
Reports&studies; correspondence and communications with government
Publications;and agencies. Records pertaining to agreements or projects with
Backup data these organizations are addressed by and subject to the
retention requirements in the record series 'Agreements,
Contracts& Leases'. 1
Authority: GC 34090(d).
23. Organizations Files-Professional Organizations: CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Examples include SCAG, CCAC, and IIMC. This record
Reports&studies; series is for general correspondence and communications
Publications;and with professional organizations are addressed by and subject
Backup data to the retention requirements in the record series
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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'Agreements, Contracts&Leases'.
Authority: GC 34090(d).
24. Permits CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Form, related documentation required by local, federal
or state agencies
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
25. Permits, Uniform Fire Code CL+2 - CL+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
26. Petty Cash Receipts/Requisitions CU+2 - CU+2 - Authority: GC 34090(d)
27. Plan Checks CU+2 - CU+2 - Note: Includes all documentation of plan check submittals
Authority: GC 34090(d)
28. Plans(Technical) P - P - Note: Plans for structural components or auxiliary systems
and/or devices
Authority: GC 34090
29. Records Management-Destroyed Records Lists& P - P - Note: Originals to Exhibit of Resolution Approving Destruction
Approvals of Specified Records
Authority: GC 34090(e)
30. Records Management-Retention Schedules S+2 - S+2 - Authority: 34090(d)
31. Request for Proposals CU+2 - CU+2 - Authority: GC 34090(d)
32. Revenue Collection CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090(d)
Receipt books
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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33. Riverside County S+2 - S+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090(d)
Board of Supervisors
Flood Control
Health Department/AQMD
Planning
34. Underground Storage Tanks P - P Note: Includes compliance and maintenance operations
Authority: GC 34090(a)
BIDS AND AGREEMENTS
35. Agreements,Contracts&Leases CL+1 9 CL+10 - Note: For this record series,CL(Closed/Completed)
Executed documents represents completion of all terms of the agreement or
Amendments contract.
Attached exhibits Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); CCP 337; CCP
337.15.
36. Bids/Proposals Files(Unsuccessful Bidders) CL+2 - CL+2 - Authority: GC34090(d)
Unaccepted bids/proposals received on any
building,structure,or other public work
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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LEGAL RECORDS
37. Appeals CU+3 - CU+3 V,H,C Note:Original served copy should be immediately date-stamped
upon receipt and forwarded to City Attorney. All else, retain
original unless City Attorney's Office assistance is requested.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); CCP
583.320(a)(3); GC 34090.
38. Claims(Copies) CL+6 - CL+6 V,H Note: Patients Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act original, signed documentation of Disclosures, Consent,
Treatment,amendments.
Authority:45 CFR 164.526(f)and 164.530(j)(1)
39. General Orders, Policies/Procedures S+2 - S+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
40. Legal/City Attorney (Copy) Note:These documents are confidential. Original is with City
General P - P C Attorney
Opinions P - p C Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090;GC
6254(k).
41. Legislation CU+2 - CU+2 Note: Legislation affecting Fire Department: bills, laws, and
practices per legislative action
Authority: GC 34090(d)
l Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded CODES: AR Annual erseded T=Termination p p P
CU=Current Year *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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42. Litigation Files(Copies) P - P H,C Note:Official is with City Attorney.These documents are
confidential.
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
43. Petitions CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090(d).
NOTICE RECORDS
44. Advertising(Legal) CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Includes other public notices, legal publications
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090.
45. Public Hearings and Notices: CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d).
Proof of publication;
Mailing lists;
Certified mail receipts
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=ClosedlCompleted E=Expiration P= Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
PERSONNEL RELATED
46. Exposure T+30 - T+30 V,H Note: Does not include health insurance claims records or first
aid records (one-time treatment) or the medical records of
employees who have worked for less than (1) year for the
employer-need not be retained beyond the term of employment
if they are provided to the employee upon the termination of
employment.
Background data CU+1 - CU+1 Note:Background data to environmental(workplace)monitoring
or measuring,such as laboratory reports and worksheets,need
only be retained for one(1)year as long as the sampling results,
the collection methodology(sampling plan),a description of the
analytical and mathematical methods used, and a summary of
other background data relevant to interpretation of the results
obtained,are retained for at least thirty(30)years.Also,material
safety data sheets and specified records concerning the identity
of a substance or agent need not be retained for any specified
period as long as some record of the identity(chemical name if
known)of the substance or agent,where it was used,and when
it was used is retained for at least thirty(30)years.
* - Note: * - Material safety data sheets must be kept for those
Material safety data sheets chemicals currently in use that are effected by the Hazard
Biological monitoring results Communication Standard in accordance with 29 CFR
1910.1200(g). Biological monitoring results designated as
exposure records by specific occupational safety and health
standards shall be preserved and maintained as required by the
specific standard.
T+30 - T+30 Note: Each analysis using exposure or medial records shall be
Analyses using exposure or medical records. preserved and maintained for at least thirty(30)years.
Authority:All subcategories above-29 CFR 1910.1020(d)
Staff Meeting Minutes
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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47. Action items CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
48. Timesheets A+3 - A+3 V,H Note: Departmental timesheets signed by the employees and
maintained by within department
Authority:29 CFR 516.2,516.5 through .6; LC 1174(d)
49. Training Conference Minutes CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
50. Training Folders CU+2 - CU+2 - Authority: GC 34090(d)
Certifications
Designations
Continuing Education
51. Travel Reimbursement CU+2 - CU+2 - Authority: GC 34090(d)
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ADMINISTRATIVE AND MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
1 Community Pride Property Evaluation CU+2 - CU+2 V Authority: GC 34090(d)
2 Complaint Form CU+2 - CU+2 V Note:This form is regarding property-related complaints.
Refer to City Attorney's Office if may be disclosed under
Public Records Act.
Authority: GC 34090(d)
3 Correspondence CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: See Row 5 for electronic mail communications
Chron Files; Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
General/Public; Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(d).
Reports;
Citizen Complaints;
Subject Files;
Reproduction/printing requests;and
Correspondence not attached to agreement
or project file
4 Daily Progress Journals CU+2 - CU+2 V Authority: GC 34090(d)
5 Electronic Mail 10 days - 10 days V,H,C Note: Emails are those kept in the ordinary course of business,
per City's Computer System Usage Policy. If email qualifies as
another type(s)of record category,kept in the ordinary course of
business, retain and/or maintain for that type of record as
mandated by this schedule; i.e., generally 2 yrs for most
records, unless other statute/policy applies. Caveat: may be
confidential and/or attorney-client privileged item.
Authority: City's Computer System Usage Policy
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year/Date of document *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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6 Equipment/vehicle Files: * - V,H *These records are to be maintained for the service life of the
*
Owners manuals; vehicle.
Service/maintenance information;
Purchase information;and Authority:There is no specific statutory authority for retention of
Correspondence&backup data this item. See also 8 CCR 3203(b)(1).
7 Events CU+2 - CU+2 Note: Includes plans for gates, special event/layouts,
temporary conditions
Authority: GC 34090(d)
8 Fire Code;All Uniform/Adopted Codes P - P V,H Authority: GC 34090(d)
I
g Garage Sale Permits CL+2 - CL+2 V Note: See Row 54 for other permits
Authority: GC 34090(d)
10 Inventory, Equipment&Supplies CU+2 - CU+2 - Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
11 Licenses CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Forms, documentation required by local,federal or state
agencies
Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
12 Log of Investigation and Enforcement Actions CU+2 CU+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090(d)
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year/Date of document *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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CU+2 - CU+2 V H Note: Examples include Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club,
13 Organizations Files-Civic Organizations: p rY
Reports&studies; Homeowners' Associations. This record series is for general
Publications;and correspondence and communications with civic organizations.
Backup data Records pertaining to agreements or projects with these
organizations are addressed by and subject to the retention
requirements in the record series 'Agreements, Contracts &
Leases', retained by City Clerk.
Authority: GC 34090(d).
14 Organizations Files-Federal,State, County, Local CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note:Examples include FPPC,County of Los Angeles,LAFCO,
Government Agencies and Indian Tribes: and other cities. This record series is for general
Reports&studies; correspondence and communications with government
Publications;and agencies. Records pertaining to agreements or projects with
Backup data these organizations are addressed by and subject to the
retention requirements in the record series 'Agreements,
Contracts&Leases', retained by City Clerk.
Authority: GC 34090(d).
15 Organizations Files-Professional Organizations: CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Note: Examples include SCAG, CCAC, and IIMC. This record
Reports&studies; series is for general correspondence and communications with
Publications;and professional organizations are addressed by and subject to the
Backup data retention requirements in the record series 'Agreements,
Contracts&Leases', retained by City Clerk.
Authority: GC 34090(d).
16 Petty Cash Receipts/Requisitions CU+2 - CU+2 - Authority: GC 34090(d)
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year/Date of document *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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AND CONTENTS OFFICE STORAGE TOTAL
17 Records Management-Destroyed Records Lists& When no - When no - Note: Originals to Exhibit of Resolution Approving Destruction
Approvals(Duplicate) longer longer of Specified Records are filed with City Clerk.
required required Authority: GC 34090.7
18 Records Management-Retention Schedules S+2 - S+2 - Note: Original with resolution is filed with City Clerk's Office
(Duplicate) Authority: GC 34090(d)
19 Revenue Collection CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090(d)
Receipt books
20 Smoke Detector Inspection Forms CL+3 - CL+3 V Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006).
LEGAL RECORDS
21 Appeals(Copies) CL+2 - CL+2 H Note:Original retained by City Attorney;this record series does
not include documents pertaining to Municipal Code Title XIII
(see Row 29 et seq. below)
Authority: GC 34090(d)
22 Claims(Copies) CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Note: Original retained by Administrative Services.
Authority: GC 34090
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year/Date of document *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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23 General Orders, Policies/Procedures S+2 - S+2 V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090.
24 ❑egal/City Attorney (Copies) Note:These documents are confidential. Original is with City
General P - P C Attorney.
Opinions - C Authority: GC 34090
25 Legislation When no - When no Note: Legislation affecting Code Compliance: bills, laws,and
longer longer practices per legislative action;consists of reference material
required required not kept in the ordinary course of business
26 Litigation Files(Copies) P - P H,C Note: Official records are with City Attorney.These
documents are confidential.
Authority: GC 34090
27 Petitions CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: Section 34090(d)
28 Small Claims(Includes Complaint, Proofs of Service, P - P V,H Authority: GC 34090(b)
Notices, Other Pleadings,Judgments)
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year/Date of document *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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TITLE 13 RECORDS
29 Abatement Cost Report(Open cases) CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090
30 Advertising(Legal)(Open cases) CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090
31 Administrative Citation(Open cases) CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090
32 Administrative Hearing Packet(Open cases) CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090
33 Administration Inspection Warrant CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090
34 Appeal of Administrative Citation(Open cases) CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E= Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year/Date of document *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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Notice of Public Nuisance and Order to Abate P - P V,H Note: Includes related documentation.
35 Other related Code Compliance-issued Authority: GC 34090(a)
notices to real property owners
Non-real property related CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090(d)
Building Permits; Conditional Use Permits—not - Note: Original is maintained by Engineering, Public Works,
36 issued by Code Compliance(Copies) Building Department
CL+2 CL+2 Authority: GC 34090
Certificate of Occupancy P - P V,H Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
37 Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a).
38 Compliance Order P - P V,H Authority: GC 34090(a)
Note: Original complaint is retained by City Attorney
39 Criminal Misdemeanor Complaint(Copies) P - P V,H Authority: GC 34090
40 Declarations(Open cases) P - P V,H Authority: GC 34090
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E= Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year/Date of document *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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41 Demand for Payment CI+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090
Field Citations(Open cases) CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090
42
43 Inspection Warrant(copies) CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Note: Original Retained by City Attorney
Authority: GC 34090
44 Licenses(Copies) CL+2 - CL+2 V Note: Issuing department retains original
Authority: GC 34090
45 Notice of Action Recommended CL+2 - CL+2 V Authority: GC 34090(d)
Notice of Compliance CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090
46
47 Notice of Decision(Appeals Officer)
CL+2 - CL+2 V.H Authority: GC 34090
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year/Date of document *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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48 Notice of Hearing (All Types of Hearings; includes CL+2 - CL+2 V.H Authority: GC 34090
Notice of Administrative Appeals Hearing)(Open
cases)
49 Notice of Violation CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090
50 Order to Abate CL+2 - CL+2 V,H Authority: GC 34090(a)
51 Proof of Service CL+2 - CL+2 V,H
Authority: GC 34090(a)
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year/Date of document *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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52 Property/case files and attachments therein CL+2 - CL+2 V Authority: GC 34090
53 Permits,Conditional Use Permit- issued by Code
Compliance and affecting title to real property P P V,H Note:This record series does not include Garage Sale
Permits,see Row 9
Authority:Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006); GC 34090(a)
54 Weed Abatement CL+2 - CL+2 - Note: includes reports and documentation
Authority: Secretary of State Local Government Records
Management Guidelines(February 2006);GC 34090(d).
PERSONNEL RELATED
55 Exposure T+30 - T+30 V,H Note: Does not include health insurance claims records or first
aid records (one-time treatment) or the medical records of
employees who have worked for less than (1) year for the
employer — as need not be retained beyond the term of
employment if they are provided to the employee upon the
termination of employment.
Background data CU+1 - CU+1 Note:Background data to environmental(workplace)monitoring
or measuring,such as laboratory reports and worksheets,need
only be retained for one(1)year as long as the sampling results,
the collection methodology(sampling plan),a description of the
analytical and mathematical methods used, and a summary of
other background data relevant to interpretation of the results
obtained, are retained for at least thirty(30)years.
Material safety data sheets Note:*- Material safety data sheets and specified records
* - concerning the identity of a substance or agent need not be
retained for any specified period as long as some record of the
identity (chemical name if known) of the substance or agent,
where it was used,and when it was used is retained for at least
RETENTION CODES: AR=Annual Review A=Audit CL=Closed/Completed E=Expiration P=Permanent S=Superseded T=Termination
CU=Current Year/Date of document *=See Note for Descriptor
VHC CODES: V=Vital H=Historical C=Confidential
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thirty(30) years. Material safety data sheets must be kept for
those chemicals currently in use that are effected by the Hazard
Communication Standard in accordance with 29 CFR
1910.1200(g).
Biological monitoring results
* - Note:*- Biological monitoring results designated as exposure
records by specific occupational safety and health standards
shall be preserved and maintained as required by the specific
standard.
Analyses using exposure or medical records
T+30 - T+30 Note: Each analysis using exposure or medial records shall be
preserved and maintained for at least thirty(30)years beyond
the duration of employment.
Authority: All subcategories above - 29 CFR 1910.1020(d), 8
CCR 3204
56 Staff Meeting Minutes CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
Action items
57 Timesheets CU+3 - CU+3 V,H Note:Timesheets signed by the employees and maintained
by/within the City.
Authority:29 CFR 516.2, 516.5 through .6; LC 1174
58 Training Conference Minutes CU+2 - CU+2 V,H Authority: GC34090(d)
59 Training Folders CU+2 - CU+2 - Authority: GC 34090(d)
Certifications
Designations
Continuing Education
60 Travel Reimbursement CU+2 - CU+2 - Authority: GC 34090(d)
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