2020/08/11 City Council Resolution 2020-077 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-077
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING A NEW RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE AND SUPERSEDING
RESOLUTIONS 2017-021 AND 2017-121
WHEREAS,the declared purpose of this Resolution is to provide direction to City
Officials, employees, contractors, and volunteers for the proper and efficient management of
City of Rohnert Park records consistent with the requirements of federal and state laws including
California Government Code Section 6250 et seq., "Public Records Act"; and
WHEREAS,California Government Code Section 34090 et seq. sets forth certain legal
requirements relating to the retention of certain municipal records and provides parameters
whereby any City record that has served its purpose and is no longer required may be destroyed;
and
WHEREAS,the current records retention schedule, adopted by Resolution No. 2017-021
on February 14, 2017, and updated by Resolution 2017-121 adopted on October 10, 2017, was
not designed to effectively manage electronic records;and
WHEREAS,the City of Rohnert Park Strategic Plan calls for the creation of a City-wide
electronic filing system to make records readily available and eliminate most paper records;and
WHEREAS,the adoption of a new Rohnert Park Records Retention Schedule is a
necessary component for the creation of an effective City-wide electronic filing system; and
WHEREAS,the City Clerk and City Attorney find the attached Records Retention
Schedule complies with federal and state statutes; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that a new City Wide Records Retention Schedule be
adopted to enable the creation of a City-wide electronic filing system. The new Records
Retention Schedule is attached and incorporated into this resolution as Exhibit A.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. Resolutions No. 2017-021 and 2017-121 are hereby superseded.
Section 2. The Records Retention Schedule Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference, is hereby adopted.
Section 3. The records of the City of Rohnert Park, as set forth in the Records Retention
Schedule Exhibit A are hereby authorized for destruction 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 the City of Rohnert Park.
Section 4. The term "records"as used herein shall include records as defined by the
California Public Records Act and Government Code Section 14741.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and
enter it into the book of original resolutions.
Section 6. The resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 11'h day of August, 2020.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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Josep T. Callinan, Mayor
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Sylvia Lo Cuevas, City Clerk
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City Clerk’s Office
130 Avram Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
August 11, 2020
Adopted: Resolution 2020-077
Records Retention Schedule
Table of Contents
Legends .......................................................................................................................................................... v
Using the Record Retention Schedule .......................................................................................................... vi
Retention Schedule ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Advisory Bodies - Non-Brown Act .................................................................................................................. 1
Audio/Video Records - Nonlegislative Meetings ........................................................................................... 1
Audits - Internal and Administration ............................................................................................................. 1
Budgeting and Financial, Strategic Planning .................................................................................................. 1
Community Outreach, Media and Public Relations ....................................................................................... 1
General and Department Administration ...................................................................................................... 2
Grants and External Funding Sources ............................................................................................................ 2
Legal Advice and Opinions ............................................................................................................................. 2
Legislative Councils, Boards & Commissions - Administrative Documents ................................................... 2
Policies and Procedures ................................................................................................................................. 2
Public Notices ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Purchasing - Agreements and Contracts Not Awarded ................................................................................. 3
Service Issues, Complaints ............................................................................................................................. 3
Training Materials, Courses, Scheduling ........................................................................................................ 3
Activity and Event Permits and Licenses ........................................................................................................ 3
Animal Services .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Miscellaneous Building Permit Documents ................................................................................................... 3
Administrative Hearings ................................................................................................................................. 4
Public Information Requests .......................................................................................................................... 4
Building Plans, Building Permits - Residential and Commercial .................................................................... 4
Address Files .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Agreements, Contracts - Settlement Agreements ......................................................................................... 4
Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees ............................................................................. 4
Audio/Video Records - Legislative Meetings ................................................................................................. 4
Claims for Money or Damages Against the City ............................................................................................ 5
Election Records - Administrative Files .......................................................................................................... 5
Election Records - Candidates Elected ........................................................................................................... 5
Election Records - Candidates Not Elected .................................................................................................... 5
Election Records - Committees ...................................................................................................................... 5
Election Records - Initiative, Recall, or Referendum Petitions ...................................................................... 5
Election Records - Nomination Documents ................................................................................................... 5
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FPPC Forms - Mandated Reporting ................................................................................................................ 5
FPPC Forms - Statements of Economic Interest ............................................................................................ 5
Historical Documents, Events, Memorabilia, Collections, Artifacts .............................................................. 6
Prop 218 Protest Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 6
Records of Legislative Councils, Boards & Commissions Actions .................................................................. 6
Records, Information Management ............................................................................................................... 6
Assessment Districts - Community Facility Districts ...................................................................................... 6
Litigation ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Agreements and Contracts - Goods, Rentals, or Services .............................................................................. 7
Economic Development Programs and Services ........................................................................................... 7
Insurance Coverage - Non-Occurrence Based ............................................................................................... 7
Insurance Coverage - Occurrence Based ....................................................................................................... 8
Business Continuity Records - Facilities and Emergency Operations ............................................................ 8
Code Compliance and Enforcement .............................................................................................................. 8
Community Services Programs and Services ................................................................................................. 8
Facility Rentals ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Agreements, Contracts - Public Projects ........................................................................................................ 9
Engineering Project Files - Construction Records .......................................................................................... 9
Engineering Project Files - Final Documents .................................................................................................. 9
Grading and Encroachment Permits .............................................................................................................. 9
Real Estate Appraisals .................................................................................................................................... 9
Real Estate Transactions .............................................................................................................................. 10
Recorded Maps and Diagrams, and As-Built Plans ...................................................................................... 10
Traffic and Transportation Planning ............................................................................................................ 10
Accounts Payable and Receivable ................................................................................................................ 11
Audits - Official ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Banking Records ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Business Licenses ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Community Development Agency/Community Development Commission Official Reports ..................... 12
Debt .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Escheat, Unclaimed Funds ........................................................................................................................... 12
Financial Reporting - Official, Annual, Periodic............................................................................................ 12
Fixed Assets .................................................................................................................................................. 12
General Ledger, Journal Entries, Budget Adjustments ................................................................................ 13
Investments.................................................................................................................................................. 13
Payroll .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
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Tax Filings ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Utility Customer Account Information......................................................................................................... 13
Fuel Management ........................................................................................................................................ 13
City Building, Property Management........................................................................................................... 14
Permits Issued by Fire Department ............................................................................................................. 14
Housing Program Files ................................................................................................................................. 14
Benefit Plans ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Employee Benefit Files ................................................................................................................................. 14
Employee Medical Records .......................................................................................................................... 15
Labor Relations ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Regulatory Reporting for Human Resources ............................................................................................... 15
Salary, Compensation .................................................................................................................................. 15
Work Authorizations and Supporting Documentation ................................................................................ 15
Staffing and Recruiting ................................................................................................................................. 15
Personnel Files ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Training for Employees and Officials ........................................................................................................... 16
Employee Health & Safety ........................................................................................................................... 16
Technology Help Desk, Access and Security ................................................................................................ 17
Application, System Management ............................................................................................................... 17
Business Continuity Records - Computing Equipment and Network Operations ........................................ 17
Security, Access Operations ......................................................................................................................... 17
Planning Services - Permanent .................................................................................................................... 18
Planning Services - Short-term ..................................................................................................................... 18
Arson Investigations ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Concealed Weapons Licenses ...................................................................................................................... 18
Criminal Registrations - Gangs ..................................................................................................................... 18
Fire Equipment ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Fire Prevention Inspections ......................................................................................................................... 18
Fire Prevention Occupancy Records ............................................................................................................ 18
Fire Prevention Programs ............................................................................................................................ 19
Fire Station Activity Records ........................................................................................................................ 19
Incident Reports ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Police - Complaints, Internal Investigations................................................................................................. 19
Police Routine Video Records ...................................................................................................................... 19
City Asset Repair, Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 19
Hazardous Waste, Monitoring and Remediation ........................................................................................ 20
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Operational Maps ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Recycled Water, Backflow............................................................................................................................ 20
Storm Water Drainage Management .......................................................................................................... 20
Water and Sewer ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Maintenance/Inspection Reports - City Facilities and Infrastructure .......................................................... 21
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Legends
C I TAT I O N C O D E S
B&P = Business And Professions GC = California Government Code
CAC = California Administrative Code H&S = Health & Safety
CBC = California Building Code HUD = Housing And Urban Development
CCP = Code Of Civil Procedure LAB = California Labor Code
CCR = California Code of Regulations OMB = Office of Management & Budget
CEC = California Evidence Code OSHA = Occupational Safety & Health Act
CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act PC = Penal Code
CFC = California Fire Code POST = Police Officers Standards Training
CFR = Code Of Federal Regulations R&T = California Revenue & Taxation Code
EC = Election Code SEC = Security Exchange Commission
EVC = California Evidence Code UFC = Uniform Fire Code
FA = California Food and Agriculture USC = United States Code
FC = California Financial Code VEH = Vehicle Code
FMLA = Family & Medical Leave Act 1993 W&I = Welfare & Institutions Code
FPPC = Fair Political Practice Commission
Retention Codes
AC = Active FD = Final Disposition
AD = Adoption I = Indefinite
AU = Audit L = Life
CU = Current Year M = Month
CL = Closed/Completed P = Permanent
DOB = Date of Birth S = Superseded
E = Election T = Termination
Y = Year
Acronyms
CCMS = Citywide Content Management System MOA = Memorandum of Agreement
DOJ = Department of Justice MOU = Memorandum of Understanding
FEMA = Federal Emergency Management
Agency MSDA = Material Safety Data Sheet
FPPC = Fair Political Practice Commission REMIF = Redwood Empire Municipal
Insurance Fund
FTC = Federal Trade Commission RFI = Request for Information
JPA = Joint Powers Agreement RFP = Request for Proposal
LOI = Letter of Intent RFQ = Request for Qualifications
Using the Record Retention Schedule
The retention schedule is intended to direct City staff on when and how to disposition City records after they have exceeded their lifecycle, it also provides
you with the location and/or the Department of Record. Below is a descriptive sample of a record from the schedule, with category explanations:
Record No.Record Name and Description Example Records Department/Office of
Record
Retention Legal Citations
and Comments
Whenever
possible records
have been
combined into a
series of like
items and placed
together in a
record number.
When a record goes by more than one
name, the alternative names are listed
here. The purpose or function of the
record is described. Any other notes,
exceptions, or special instructions
relating to the record or record series
are listed here.
A series of records
may be comprised of
several document
types, documents that
most likely will be
found in this series
are listed.
Department responsible for
maintaining the original record.
Departments not listed under
“Department of Record” are
deemed to have a duplicate
copy of such records and may
destroy the copy at any time.
This is the total amount of
time that is required, either
by federal, state, local
statue, or internal policy.
Notes any applicable
government code or policy
related to the record’s
retention.
Modifications and Additions
Because records reflect activities that are constantly changing, the retention requirements for records sometimes require revision as well. Consequently,
records retention and disposition schedules often need modification or additions in order to be realistic and effective. There may be some retention
periods and disposition requirement within this schedule that may change between major reviews of the schedule. The City Clerk’s Office welcomes all
comment and suggestions concerned with improvement of record retention schedule through modifications and additions.Use of Schedule
This PDF document contains a linked contents index. To utilize the contents index, click on the desired content to be taken to the page on
which the content is located. When using this Retention Schedule it may require a search mode (find), use “Control (Ctrl) F”, a pop-up box will appear, use
search word or words to find specific documents for your retention needs.Contact Us
For further information on any records management, record preservation, or disposition issues, please contact: City
Clerk’s Office
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Phone:
707-588-2227
Email: cityclerk@rpcity.org
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Record No.Record Name and Description Example Records Department/Office of Record Retention Legal Citations and Comments
001 Advisory Bodies - Non-Brown Act
Records of actions taken by City committees, ad hoc committees, and task forces having
no legislative authority of their own (i.e., not subject to the Brown Act), but whose actions
may inform or advise the City Council or other City legislative bodies.
Agendas
Bylaws
Formation Documents
Meeting Minutes
Opinions on Pending Legislation
Resolutions
Transcriptions of audio and video recordings of meetings
All Departments While Active+2Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
002 Audio/Video Records - Nonlegislative Meetings
Audio and video recordings of City meetings other than those of legislative bodies
(bodies not subject to the Brown Act).
Audio and Video Recordings All Departments 90D CA - GOV 54953.5(b) - (30D)
003 Audits - Internal and Administration
Records and information related to internal audits and administration of auditing activities,
including reviewing and documenting operational, compliance, or financial information
created as a part of an audit. (Does not include CAFR.)
Annual Audit Reports
Audit Files, Plans
Audit Schedules
Audit Workpapers
Improvement Plans
Investigations, Workpapers
Management Responses
Observations
Petty Cash Audits
Recommendations
Remediation Plans / Results
Responses
All Departments 6Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 26 USC 6531 - (LA6Y)
004 Budgeting and Financial, Strategic Planning
Records and information relating to development of department and City budgets and
financial and strategic planning.
Budgets
Financial Plans
Strategic Plans
All Departments 2Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
005 Community Outreach, Media and Public Relations
Records and information regarding external-facing communications, advertising,
marketing, and press relations materials, including documentation of outreach
activities/events held in cooperation or for the benefit of the local community. Includes
use of digital sign by outside parties.
Brochures, Flyers
Digital sign applications, approvals, scheduling, revenue
Events
FAQs
Mailers
Marketing Materials
Media Packets, Releases, Kits
Press Kits
Public / Media Inquiries
Public Information / Outreach / Education
Publications Produced by the City (newsletter, visitors guide )
Publicity Files
Speeches
Social Media Documentation
Videos
Waivers of Liability
All Departments 4Y CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
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Record No.Record Name and Description Example Records Department/Office of Record Retention Legal Citations and Comments
ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
006 General and Department Administration
Administrative records of City departments documenting general administrative tasks
such as internal reporting, logging or tracking of activities, department projects, and
general correspondence.
Calendaring and Scheduling
City Generated Routine Studies / Reports
Correspondence (routine, general )
Department Administrative Documents (calendars, committees, goals,
objectives, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, meeting tapes/recording,
plans )
Employee Communication Letters (announcements, new programs,
notices )
In-House Committees and Task Forces
Logs
Office Files, Office Manager Files
Organization Charts
Supplies Management (stationery, maintenance )
Travel Records
Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement Rates
Volunteer Programs
All Departments While Active+2Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
007 Grants and External Funding Sources
Documentation of the applications for, as well as evaluations, awards, administration,
monitoring, reporting, and status of grants and other funding sources in which the City is
the recipient, grantor, allocator, or administrator.
Applications (including project proposals )
Award Notification
Grant Administration
Grant Funding
Grant Evaluations
Program Rules, Regulations, Procedures
Property Taxes Funding
Reports to Funding Agencies
All Departments While Active+5Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 2 CFR 200.333 - (CL+3Y)
US - 24 CFR 570.502(a)(7)(i)(A) - (LA4Y)
Unsuccessful applications are retained
for 2 years.
NOTE: If a grant requires longer
retention, its specific requirements will
take precedence.
008 Legal Advice and Opinions
Memoranda containing legal advice prepared by the City Attorney's for City departments.
Memos
Opinions
All Departments 10Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
009 Legislative Councils, Boards & Commissions - Administrative Documents
Administrative records associated with activities of City legislative bodies, boards, and
commissions during public and closed session meetings.
Ceremonial Documents
Correspondence
Petitions to Council
Photo Releases
Speaker Cards
All Departments While Active+2Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
010 Policies and Procedures
All administrative documentation of City policies and procedures.
Administrative Policies
Departmental Policies and Procedures
Directives
General Orders
Guidelines
Handbooks
Policies
Procedure Manuals
Procedures
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Standards
All Departments While Active+6Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 45 CFR 164.530(j) - (CU+6Y)
011 Public Notices
Records documenting compliance with laws requiring public notice of government
activities. Subjects include assessments, elections, land use changes, public meetings
and hearings, sale of property, publication of ordinances, and others.
Affidavits of Mailing
Affidavits of Posting
Affidavits of Publication/Legal Notices
Public Hearing Notices
Public Meeting Notices
All Departments 4Y CA - CCP 343 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
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Record No.Record Name and Description Example Records Department/Office of Record Retention Legal Citations and Comments
ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
012 Purchasing - Agreements and Contracts Not Awarded
Records and information created or retained in the preparation of purchasing or
acquisition of goods and services, but where the purchase order, contract, or agreement
was not awarded.
Bids, Awards (unaccepted, rejected )
Exhibits
Price Lists
Quotations
Requisitions
Requests for Information (RFI)
Requests for Proposal (RFP )
Requests for Quote (RFQ )
Scorecards
Specifications
All Departments 2Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
013 Service Issues, Complaints
Documentation regarding civilian complaints and related requests for service, other than
those related to peace officers (see Record 099 for peace officer complaints).
Complaints
Issues Log
Trouble Reports
All Departments 2Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
014 Training Materials, Courses, Scheduling
Documentation regarding the content of courses and schedules for training offered to
employees, officials and volunteers.
Brochures
Education Materials
Presentation Materials
PowerPoint Slide Decks
Testing Materials
Training Bulletins
All Departments 6Y CA - GOV 12946 - (2Y)
US - 29 CFR 1602.14 - (FR+1Y)
015 Activity and Event Permits and Licenses
Documentation of permits issued by the City for activities and events taking place within
City boundaries.
NOTE: This excludes building permits which are covered under Record 021, and
permanent land use permits, which are covered under Record 089.
Alcoholic Beverages
Amplified Sound
Animal Licenses
Bicycle
Bingo
Fireworks Sales and Displays
Hobby Kennel/Commercial Kennel
Haunted Houses
Massage License (establishment, technician)
One-time business license
Parking
Second Hand Dealers
Taxis and Autos for Hire
Transportation Permits (oversize,
overweight)
Animal Services
Finance
Engineering
Public Safety
While Active+4Y CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
016 Animal Services
Records and information documenting activities of the Animal Services office.
Approval or Denial of Treatment by City
Bite Records
Case Files
Microchip Information
Photos
Rabies Control Reports (quarantine numbers )
Shelter Records (intake, transfer, adoption, emergency boarding, camp
program )
Veterinary Records (medical treatment, euthanasia
Animal Services
Public Safety
3Y CA - CCP 340(c) - (LA1Y)
CA - FAC 32003 - (3Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - HSC 122331 - (MAINT)
CA - PEN 597.1(d) - (3Y)
017 Miscellaneous Building Permit Documents
Records and information documenting the permitting and inspection process.
Application for Building Permits (including plans)
Building Plan Check Comments
Correction Notices (Not including correction notices for issued or expired
permits)
Correspondence
Fees
Building While Active+2Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - HSC CBC 105.3.2 (180D)
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Record No.Record Name and Description Example Records Department/Office of Record Retention Legal Citations and Comments
ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
018 Administrative Hearings
Records of administrative hearings of appeals related to violations and citations issued
for animal control, code enforcement, administrative permits and zoning interpretations,
and public safety.*
Case Files
Hearings
Rulings
Building
City Clerk
Code Compliance
Planning
Public Safety
5Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
019 Public Information Requests
Records requested by the public, required for provision to the public, and related
inquiries.
Inquiries
Maddy Act Lists
Plan Requests
Public Records Requests
Building
City Clerk
Public Safety
2Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
020 Building Plans, Building Permits - Residential and Commercial
Records and information documenting the building services provided by the City
regulating residential and nonresidential structures.
Accessibility Hardship Forms
Accessibility Exemption Forms
Building Inspections
Building Permits (issued, active, expired, history )
Building Plans
CalGreen Checklists
Certificates of Occupancy
Energy Documentation
General Compliance Letters from Design Professionals
Geotechnical Reports
Special Inspections.
Building
Fire
Permanent CA - CBC 107.5 - (180D)
CA - CRC 106.5 - (180D)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - GOV 34090(d) - (2Y)
CA - HSC 19850 - (LI)
021 Address Files
Records and information regarding the rules for naming and numbering City streets,
housing, and/or lots.
Address Assignments/Changes
Street Closings
Street Dedications
Building
Planning
Permanent CA - GOV 34090(a) - (PR)
022 Agreements, Contracts - Settlement Agreements
Executed settlement agreements documenting final settlement of legal issues with other
parties.
Settlement Agreements City Clerk Permanent CA - CCP 315 - (LA10Y)
CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 337.1 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 337.15 - (LA10Y)
CA - CCP 343 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
023 Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees
Staff records related to appointments made by authorized elected officials to councils,
committees, boards, and commissions.
Applications (appointed, unsuccessful )
Interview Notes
Letters of Appointment
Letters of Recommendation
Oaths of Office
Resumes
Submitted Documents
City Clerk Term of Office+2Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
024 Audio/Video Records - Legislative Meetings
Audio and video recordings of legislative meetings of legislative bodies subject to the
Brown Act, including the City Council, Commissions, City Council appointed Committees,
Community Development/Successor Agency, and their governing boards.
Audio and Video Recordings City Clerk 5Y CA - GOV 54953.5(b) - (30D)
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Record No.Record Name and Description Example Records Department/Office of Record Retention Legal Citations and Comments
ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
025 Claims for Money or Damages Against the City
Records detailing claims against the City pursuant to the Government Tort Claims Act,
CGC 900 et seq.
Annual Audit of Open Claims
Claims for Money or Damages Against the City
Closing Letters
Damage Estimate Reports
Supporting Documentation
Insurance Claims, Appraisals, Reports
Investigations
City Clerk Final Resolution+5Y CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 338.1 - (LA5Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
026 Election Records - Administrative Files
Documentation of the administration of City elections.
Correspondence
Research Notes
City Clerk 4Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - GOV 81009(f)(g) - (4Y; 2Y)
027 Election Records - Candidates Elected
Records and information related to the filing of campaign and election documentation by
candidates who are elected to City offices.
Campaign Statements
Election Results
City Clerk Permanent CA - GOV 81009(b) - (PR)
028 Election Records - Candidates Not Elected
Records and information related to the filing of campaign and election documentation by
candidates, but who are not elected.
Campaign Statements City Clerk 5Y CA - GOV 81009(b) - (5Y)
029 Election Records - Committees
Records and information related to the filing of FPPC forms for Political Action
Committees and General Purpose Committees.
FPPC Series 400 Forms City Clerk 7Y CA - GOV 81009 (c ) - (7Y)
030 Election Records - Initiative, Recall, or Referendum Petitions
Petitions for initiative, referendum, recall, or ballot measures, whether successful or not.
Petitions City Clerk 8M, unless
longer retention
required under
litigation, AG, or
FPPC hold
CA - ELEC 17200 - (8 Months)
CA - ELEC 17400 - (8 Months)
031 Election Records - Nomination Documents
Records and information related to the filing of nomination papers and petitions in lieu of
filing fee.
Ballot Designation Worksheet
Code of Fair Campaign Practices
Form 501 Candidate Intention Statement
Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests (copies)
Nomination Papers
Petitions in Lieu of Filing Fee
Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fee Petitions
Supplemental Nomination Papers
City Clerk Term of Office+4Y CA - ELEC 17100(a) - (T+4Y)
032 FPPC Forms - Mandated Reporting
Forms mandated by state law related to related to receipt and redistribution of gifts and
honoraria, ceremonial roles, and holding of multiple positions for certain employees,
elected or appointed officials, or consultants.
Form 801
Form 802
Form 803
Form 804
Form 805
Form 806
City Clerk Term of Office + 7Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - GOV 81009(e) - (7Y)
033 FPPC Forms - Statements of Economic Interest
Statements of economic interest mandated by state law for certain employees, elected or
appointed officials, or consultants.
Form 700 City Clerk 7Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - GOV 81009 - (4Y; 7Y)
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Record No.Record Name and Description Example Records Department/Office of Record Retention Legal Citations and Comments
ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
034 Historical Documents, Events, Memorabilia, Collections, Artifacts
Records and information documenting the history and significant milestones of the City as
determined by the City Manager or City Clerk
Appointments to City Council
Biographies of City Officials
Census Information
City Articles of Incorporation
City Seal
City Generated Historical Studies / Reports
City Publications
Codes Related to Building Construction
Demographics
Elections, Initiative, Referendum, Recall and City-initiated Measures
Executive, City Official Communications, Speeches, Videos
Historic Districts
Historical Events, Artifacts, Architecture, Designations, Projects
Historical Parks, Facilities
Litigation of Historical Significance
Master Appointments List
Memorial Programs
Picture Collections
Publicity Photographs
Registered Logos
Significant News Clippings, Releases
City Clerk Permanent CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
035 Prop 218 Protest Procedure
Records related to administration of notifications and protests associated with taxes,
assessments and fees subject to Prop. 218.
Ballots
Engineer's Report
Notices
Protest Letters
Public Hearing Material
City Clerk Permanent California Constitution Art. XIII
036 Records of Legislative Councils, Boards & Commissions Actions
Records of public and closed session meetings, and actions taken in those meetings, by
City councils, boards and commissions with legislative authority and subject to the Brown
Act.
Agenda Packets (includes staff reports)
Appeals
Bylaws
City-wide Plans/Programs Adopted
Formation Documents
Meeting Minutes
Minute Books & Index
Municipal Code
Ordinances
Petitions and Decisions
Proclamations
Resolutions
City Clerk Permanent CA - GOV 34090(e) - (PR)
037 Records, Information Management
Documentation of the compliance with Records and Information Management policy and
procedures. Includes retrievals, transfers, and inactive records.
Certificates of Destruction
Inactive Records Storage Information
Lists of Stored / Destroyed Records
Litigation Hold Notices, Updates
Records Transfers (to storage, to other depts.)
City Clerk 4Y CA - CCP 315 - (LA10Y)
CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 337.15 - (LA10Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 26 CFR 31.6001-1 - (CU+4Y)
US - 26 CFR 301.6501 - (CU+3Y)
US - 26 USC 6531 - (LA6Y)
038 Assessment Districts - Community Facility Districts
Records and information documenting the formation and operations of the City's funding
districts. Includes maintenance districts, bond districts, acquisition districts and PBIDs.
Boundary Maps and Diagrams
District Formation Documents
Engineers Reports
Mello-Roos Records
Rate Calculations
City Clerk Permanent CA - GOV 34090(a) - (PR)
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ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
039 Litigation
Records generated for or related to any case or action before a judicial, arbitral, or
administrative officer or body.
Civil Appeals
Complaints
Court Orders
Criminal Prosecutions
Cross-complaints
Discovery
Dismissal
Exhibits
Judgments
Litigation-related Administrative Records
Petitions
Pitchess Motions
Pleadings
Related Correspondence
Releases
Responses
Subpoenas Related to Litigation (for records, civil subpoenas,
criminal subpoenas )
City Clerk
City Manager
Final Resolution+10Y CA - 2 CCR 11013 - (FR+2Y)
CA - 8 CCR 10102 - (5Y; CL+1Y)
CA - 22 CCR 1085-2 - (CU+4Y)
CA - CCP 315 - (LA10Y)
CA - CCP 337.15 - (LA10Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - LAB 5410 - (LA5Y)
CA - RTC 19704 - (LA6Y)
CA - UIC 1132 - (LA3Y)
US - 26 CFR 31.6001 - (CU+4Y)
US - 26 CFR 301.6501 - (3Y)
US - 26 CFR 301.6532-1 - (LA2Y)
US - 26 CFR 301.6532-2 - (LA5Y)
US - 26 USC 6531 - (LA6Y)
US - 26 USC 6532 - (LA2Y)
US - 29 USC 255 - (LA2Y)
US - 29 USC 626(d) - (LA300D)
US - 42 USC 2000e-5(e) - (LA180D)
US - 42 USC 2000e-5(f) - (LA180D)
040 Agreements and Contracts - Goods, Rentals, or Services
Executed agreements and contracts between the City and other parties, other than those
for legal settlements, infrastructure projects or real property.
Executed agreement or contract includes all contractual obligations (e.g., RFP, RFQ,
scope of work, or successful proposal, amendments), and initial insurance
documentation.
Types of agreements include: consulting, grant, instructor/actor, joint powers authority
(JPA), loan, legal services, professional services, goods, permit & licensing, franchise,
instructor, and investment.
Excludes MOUs between the City and its employee groups (see Record 077) and Facility
Rental Agreements for Community Services (see Record 047).
Addendums and Amendments
Agreements/Contracts
Attachments / Exhibits
Insurance Documentation
Concessions
Change Orders
Disclosures
Leases
Letters of Intent
Memoranda of Agreement (MOA )
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
Notices of Intent
Price Lists
Rentals
Requests for Proposals
Requests for Qualifications
Specifications
Statements of Work (SOW )
Vendor Lists and Packets
Warranties
City Clerk
Community Services
While Active+4Y,
unless federally
or state funded
contracts require
longer retention
period
CA - CCP 337.1 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 343 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
041 Economic Development Programs and Services
Records and information documenting the City's economic development programs (such
as business promotion program, business recruitment program, and retail incentive
program) including marketing, events and customer relationships management.
Community Studies
Demographics
Economic Development Strategy
City Manager While Active + 4Y CA - CCP 337 - (LA4)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - SHC 36650(b) - (MAINT)
US - 2 CFR 200.333 - (CL+3Y)
042 Insurance Coverage - Non-Occurrence Based
Records detailing the City's general coverage against property damage and liability,
including renewal submission information, insurance quotes, & broker correspondence.
Binding Information
Broker Correspondence
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA )
Insurance Documentation
Completed Applications
Insurance Claims by the City
Insurance Policies (health, benefits, flood, liability )
Insurance Quotes
Insurance Submissions
Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Funds (REMIF - workers
compensation )
City Manager
Finance
While Active+4Y CA - 22 CCR 3267-2 - (MAINT)
CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
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Record No.Record Name and Description Example Records Department/Office of Record Retention Legal Citations and Comments
ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
043 Insurance Coverage - Occurrence Based
Records detailing the City's general coverage against property damage and liability,
including renewal submission information, insurance quotes, & broker correspondence.
Binding Information
Broker Correspondence
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA )
Insurance Documentation
Completed Applications
Insurance Claims by the City
Insurance Policies (health, benefits, flood, liability )
Insurance Quotes
Insurance Submissions
Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Funds (REMIF - workers
compensation )
City Manager
Finance
Permanent CA - 22 CCR 3267-2 - (MAINT)
CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
044 Business Continuity Records - Facilities and Emergency Operations
All documentation for dealing with preparation for and responses to emergencies,
disasters and/or system failures for City facilities. Includes the Emergency Operations
Center.
Business Continuity Plans
De-Energization Mitigation Plan
Disaster Recovery Plan
Drill Records
Emergency Contact Lists, Employee Lists, Roster of Workers
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Emergency Operations Center
Emergency Preparedness (task forces, plans )
Emergency Response
Evacuation Plans
Fire Prevention Plan
Telephone Trees
City Manager
Public Safety
While Active+2Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
045 Code Compliance and Enforcement
Records and information documenting compliance with and violations of City codes.
Administrative Citations
Building Orders
Business License Inspections
Certificates of Nuisance and Abatement
Citations
Compliance with Conditions of Approval
Emergency Orders
Inspections / Enforcement (business, residential)
Investigations
Liens and Releases Supporting Documentation
Notices of Noncompliance
Notices of Violation
Photographs
Reporting
Stop Work Orders
Code Compliance
Public Safety
5Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - PEN 802 - (2Y)
CA - Law Enforcement Evidence and
Property Management Guide
NOTE: Records for repeat offenders may
be retained longer to document a history
of violations
046 Community Services Programs and Services
Records and information documenting the City's parks and recreational programs and
services.
Applications
Class Listings
Department of Health Filings (for concessions and pools )
Emergency Contact Forms
Memorials Program (benches, bricks, buildings )
Photo Releases
Program/Event Evaluations
Recreation Schedules
Registrations Forms
Releases of Liability
Schedules
Withdrawal Forms
Community Services While Active+3Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - 22 CCR 101221 - (CL+3Y)
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ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
047 Facility Rentals
Records and information documenting rental arrangements for the City's park's facilities.
Applications
Facility Rental Agreements
Insurance Documentation
Permits
Reports
Reservation Books
User Accounts
Community Services While Active+4Y CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 338 - (LA3Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
048 Agreements, Contracts - Public Projects (Construction or Major
Maintenance/Repair by City or Developer for City)
Executed agreements and contracts between the City and other parties for infrastructure
projects or the acquisition, improvement, or sale of real property.
Executed agreement or contract includes all contractual obligations (e.g., scope of work,
amendments), plans and specifications and insurance documentation.
Addendums and Amendments
Agreements/Contracts
Attachments / Exhibits
Bonds (copies)
Certificates of Completion (COCs)
Insurance Documentation
Change Orders, Side Letters, Task Orders
Disclosures
Letters of Intent
Notices of Award
Notices of Completion (NOCs)
Notices to Proceed
Plans and Specifications
Statements of Work (SOWs )
Warranties
Engineering CL+10Y CA - CCP 315 - (LA10Y)
CA - CCP 337.1 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 337.15 - (LA10Y)
CA - CCP 343 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090(a) - (PR)
049 Engineering Project Files - Construction Records
Records and information related to the administration, analysis, design, development,
planning, and construction of public works, Capital Improvement (CIP) and engineering
projects for City facilities and infrastructure. Includes projects funded from various
sources including bonds, grants, capital improvement and general fund.
Certificates of Compliance/Notice of Non-Compliance
Field Inspections, Closures
Inspections and Progress Meetings
Payroll (certified, Davis Bacon)
Photos/Pictures
Project Plans and Schedules, Insurance, Permits
Semi-annual Labor Reports
Calculations
Stop Notices
Studies and Surveys
Engineering While Active+10Y CA - CCP 337.1 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 337.15 - (LA10Y)
CA - 14 CCR 15095 - (Reasonable)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 2 CFR 200.333 - (AC+3Y)
US - 24 CFR 92.508(c) - (AC+5Y)
US - 24 CFR 570.502(a)(16) - (LA4Y)
US - 29 CFR 97.42 - (AC+3Y)
050 Engineering Project Files - Final Documents
Records and information related to completed public works, Capital Improvement (CIP)
and engineering projects for City facilities and infrastructure.
As-Built Drawings, Plans
CEQA/NEPA Compliance Records
Completion Reports
Geotechnical Reports
Final Designs
Project Specifications
Underground Utilities Maps
Engineering Permanent CA - CCP 337.1 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 337.15 - (LA10Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - HSC 19850 - (LI)
* Life of Building, Asset or Facility
051 Grading and Encroachment Permits
Documentation of grading permits issued by the City and records documenting
encroachments upon City property, or by the City on the property of others.
Encroachment Permits, Certificates
Grading Permits
Engineering While Active+10Y CA - CCP 337.1 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 337.15 - (LA10Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
052 Real Estate Appraisals
Records of appraisals for property to be purchased by the City. The appraisal is exempt
until the final acquisition or contract agreement is obtained.
Real Estate Appraisals Engineering 2Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
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Record No.Record Name and Description Example Records Department/Office of Record Retention Legal Citations and Comments
ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
053 Real Estate Transactions
Records and information related to the ownership, acquisition, disposition, transfer of,
lease of, or improvement of real property, infrastructure and facilities including grant
deeds, owned by or used by the City.
Acquisitions
Capital Improvements
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG ) Property Acquisitions
Deeds of Trust
Dispositions
Eminent Domain Judgments
Mortgages
Possessory Interest
Records Relating to Underground Storage Tanks
Right of Way Including Dedications and Vacations
Sales
Engineering Permanent CA - GOV 34090(a) - (PR)
054 Recorded Maps and Diagrams, and As-Built Plans
Final maps, geographical information, and other recorded documents pertaining to City
properties.
Aerial Photos
Annexations Maps and Legal Description
Benchmarks Maps
Building Site Determination
Certificates of Correction
Detachments Maps and Legal Descriptions
Easements
Improvement Plans, Drawings (As-Builts)
Lot Line Adjustments
Major Subdivisions (SD )
Minor Subdivisions (MS )
Parcel Mergers
Engineering Permanent CA - GOV 34090(a) - (PR)
CA - HSC 19850 - (LI)*
055 Traffic and Transportation Planning
Records and information related to the City's efforts to manage and improve traffic and
circulation, and traffic engineering and transportation planning activities.
ADA Compliance (ramps, sidewalks)
Bicycles
Congestion Management
Crosswalks
Enforcement
Highway Corridors
Investigations, Surveys, Studies
Pavement Management Records
Railroads
Signals
Signs
Speed Limits
Speed Surveys
Street/Highway Studies/Surveys
Temporary Street Closures (requests & responses )
Traffic Calming
Traffic Counts
Traffic Management Plans
Transportation Planning
Truck Routes
Engineering While Active+2Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
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Record No.Record Name and Description Example Records Department/Office of Record Retention Legal Citations and Comments
ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
056 Accounts Payable and Receivable
Records and information related to the accounting of monies paid by or to the City,
including payments for financial obligation.
Aging Reports
Auction Proceeds
Billings (Miscellaneous A/R)
Bills Paid
Cash Records (cash count reports, cash flow book information, cash
disbursement, cash register receipts, cash receipts )
Claims by the City (receipt of payments )
Credit Memos
Donations
Employee Expense Reports, Reimbursements
Fee Schedules
Fees and Taxes Paid
FEMA Claims
Form 1099 Records and Form W-9 Records
Grant Claims
Housing Loan Payment Processing
Invoices and Vouchers
Merchant Services (fees, payments )
Purchasing Card Expense Reconciliation/Allocations
Refunds
Sales and Use Taxes Paid
Security Deposits
Tax Revenue (gas taxes, property taxes, transient occupancy taxes )
Tuition Reimbursements
Utility Billing (rate schedules, registers, adjustments, deposit reports,
meter readings, on/off orders, payment stubs, rebates )
Engineering
Finance
6Y CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 338 - (LA3Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 26 CFR 31.6001 - (CU+4Y)
US - 26 USC 6531 - (LA6Y)
US - 48 CFR 4.705-1 - (4Y)
057 Audits - Official
Records of official audits of City operations and activities.
Annual Street Report
Audit, Auditors Reports
Audited Financial Statements
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
General Purpose Financial Audits, Single Audits
State Controller's Report
Finance Permanent CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 26 USC 6531 - (LA6Y)
058 Banking Records
Records and information related to banking authorities, activities, transactions and
correspondence.
Bank Account Administration
Bank Statements
Checks, Canceled
Check Copies
Check Registers, Journals
Corrections / Returns / Adjustments
Deposit Permits, Deposits
Electronic Banking Transactions
Reconciliations
Signature Cards
Transfers
Treasurer Receipts
Credit Card Merchant Activity Statements
Finance 6Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 26 CFR 31.6001 - (CU+4Y)
US - 26 USC 6531 - (LA6Y)
US - 48 CFR 4.705-1 - (4Y)
059 Business Licenses
Records and information documenting the issuance of City business licenses. This
category does not include one time-only licenses, which are in Record 016.
Annual Licenses
Applications
Business Licenses (applications, fees, financial history, reports )
Home Business Licenses
Finance While Active+4Y CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
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Record No.Record Name and Description Example Records Department/Office of Record Retention Legal Citations and Comments
ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
060 Community Development Agency/Community Development Commission Official
Reports
Official reports issued by the former Rohnert Park Community Development Agency,
Rohnert Park Community Development Commission or the Successor Agency to the
Rohnert Park Community Development Agency.
Annual Report to State
Community Development Agency Property Management Plans
Due Diligence Reviews
Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS )
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS )
Statement of Indebtedness
Finance 5Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - HSC 34177(n) - (1Y)
061 Debt
Records and information relating to City financing and debt activities.
Amortization Schedules
Arbitrage Reports
Bonds (continuing disclosures, bond rating reports, official statements )
Equipment Leases
Loans
Payment History/Schedules
Finance Maturity*+10Y CA - CCP 336 - (LA5Y)
CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 337.5 - (LA10Y)
CA - CCP 338 - (LA3Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 26 CFR 31.6001 - (CU+4Y)
US - 26 CFR 301.6501 - (CU+3Y)
* Maturity includes cancellation and
redemption
062 Escheat, Unclaimed Funds
Records and information pertaining to unclaimed funds held in trust by the City
Uncashed Checks
Unclaimed Funds
Finance Publication of Notice +
2Y
CA - CCP 1513 - (3Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - GOV 50050
063 Financial Reporting - Official, Annual, Periodic
Annual, periodic, and official financial reports of the City, whether required by regulations
or generated to track internal financial transactions and achievements by the City.
Annual Report of Financial Transactions to State
Annual State Controller Filings
Expenditure Tracking Reports
Payroll Reports
PERS Reports
Revenue/Expenditures Reports
SB-1186 Filings, Reports
Treasurer's Report
Workers Compensation Reports
Final Adopted Budget
Finance 6Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 26 CFR 1.1461-2 - (CU+1Y)
US - 26 USC 6531 - (LA6Y)
064 Fixed Assets
Records and information related to the ownership, transfer, acquisition, disposition,
capital leased, or improvement of fixed assets owned by or used by the City.
Acquisitions
Asset Retirement Records
Dispositions
Capital Asset Records
Capital Improvements
Depreciation Schedules
Equipment Rental/Usage Reports
Fixed Asset Reports
Fixed Asset Ledger
Fixed/Capital Asset Accounting
Sales Records
Valuation Information
Finance Life*+10Y CA - CCP 337.15 - (LA10Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 26 CFR 31.6001 - (CU+4Y)
US - 26 USC 6531 - (LA6Y)
* Life of Asset
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Record No.Record Name and Description Example Records Department/Office of Record Retention Legal Citations and Comments
ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
065 General Ledger, Journal Entries, Budget Adjustments
Records and information related to the transfer of charges between accounts and
summaries of account information, including year end summaries of general ledger
transactions.
Account Ledgers
Balance Sheets
Budget Adjustments
Cash Journal Entries
Chart of Accounts
Downloads / Data Exports
Expenditure Reports
General Ledger
Journal Entries and Backup Documentation
Sub-Ledgers
Summary Reports
Trial Balance
Year -End / Account Detail History Report
Finance 6Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 26 CFR 31.6001 - (CU+4Y)
US - 26 USC 6531 - (LA6Y)
066 Investments
Records and information relating to City investment activities.
Certificates of Deposit (CDs )
Financial Investment Planning
Investment Reporting and Portfolio Management
Investment Reports
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF )
Quarterly Investment Report
Security Instruments
Third Party Trustee Account Statements
Finance Maturity*+10Y CA - CCP 336 - (LA5Y)
CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 337.5 - (LA10Y)
CA - CCP 338 - (LA3Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 26 CFR 31.6001 - (CU+4Y)
US - 26 CFR 301.6501 - (CU+3Y)
* Maturity includes cancellation and
redemption
067 Payroll
Records and information related to the accounting of payroll earnings, deductions, and
issuance. This also includes records and information reflecting all earnings and benefits
paid to each employee.
Benefit Payments
CalPERS Reporting (actuarial, ad hoc )
Deduction Authorizations, Registers, Reports
Deferred Compensation
Educational Reimbursement
Employee Master Lists, Addresses
Federal and State Taxes (withheld, paid )
Payments (amounts, date issued, dates of coverage )
Payroll Checks, Copies, Stub Reports
Payroll Certifications, Controls, Earnings
Payroll Taxes
Salary Schedules
Taxes collected
Timekeeping Records (timecards, out of class forms/reports )
W-2, W-4
Wage Rate Tables
Withholding
Finance 7Y CA - 2 CCR 570.5 - (5Y)
CA - 2 CCR 571(b)(1)(E) - (5Y)
CA - 22 CCR 1085-2(c) - (CU+4Y)
CA - GOV 12946 - (2Y; T+2Y)
CA - LAB 226a - (3Y)
CA - LAB 1174 - (3Y)
CA - LAB 1197.5 - (LA2Y, LA3Y)
CA - UIC 1132 - (LA3Y)
US - 26 CFR 31.6001 - (CU+4Y)
US - 26 USC 6531 - (LA6Y)
US - 29 CFR 516.5 - (3Y)
US - 29 CFR 516.6 - (2Y)
US - 29 CFR 1620.32 - (2Y)
US - 29 CFR 1627.3 - (3Y)
US - 48 CFR 4.705-2 - (4Y; 2Y)
068 Tax Filings
Records and information of tax filing prepared and submitted by the City.
Community Services District
Golf Course Corporation
Rohnert Park Foundation
Form 990
Finance 7Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 26 CFR 31.6001 - (CU+4Y)
US - 26 USC 6531 - (LA6Y)
069 Utility Customer Account Information
Records and information for customers of City water, sewer, and recycled water utilities
services.
Account Setup
Address Files
Customer History
Uncollected Amounts
Finance While Active+4Y CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
070 Fuel Management
Records related to the purchase, tracking and management of fuel for City vehicles.
California Air Resources Board Certificate
Fuel Card Authorizations
Fuel Pump
Fuel Reports, Billing Reports, Journals, Fuel Tickets
Finance
Public Safety
2Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
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ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
071 City Building, Property Management
Records and information regarding the structure of City buildings.
As-Built Blueprints
Electrical Wiring Schematics
Floor Plans
HVAC Records
Property Inventory
Utility Consumption Tracking
Finance
Public Works
Life*+10Y CA - CCP 337.1 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 337.15 - (LA10Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - HSC 19850 - (LI)
* LI = Life of Building or Facility
072 Permits Issued by Fire Department
Records and information regarding special events or short term events that require a
permit from the Fire Department.
Annual Fire Prevention Permits (for businesses)
Carnivals and Fairs
Christmas Tree Sales and Lots
Haunted Houses
Open Flame
Special Events
Tents
Fire 6M CA Fire Code 1 Section 105.4.6
073 Housing Program Files
Records and information regarding programs that provide assistance to developers,
home purchasers, home owners, and renters of mobile homes.
Applications
CalHOME Project Files
Correspondence
Emergency Loan Project Files
Home Improvement Project Files (loans, grants)
Inclusionary Housing Policy Enforcement
Infill Affordable Housing Development
Loan Assistance Files (developers, mobile homes )
Monitoring Files (MH, rent control)
Relocation
Rental Deposit Assistance
Housing While Active+5Y CA - 25 CCR 7721 - (MAINT)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 24 CFR 5.514 - (5Y)
US - 24 CFR 92.508 - (CL+5Y)
US - 24 CFR 908.101 - (AC+3Y)
074 Benefit Plans
Plans established to provide employee benefits and associated administrative
documents.
COBRA Rates, Records, Histories
Employee Benefit Plans
Group Insurance Cost Data
CalPERS Retirement Plan
Summary Plan Descriptions
Human Resources While Active+6Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 29 CFR 1602.30 - (3Y)
US - 29 USC 1027 - (6Y)
US - 29 USC 1059 - (T+1Y)
US - 29 USC 1113 - (LA6Y)
US - 29 USC 1451 - (LA6Y)
075 Employee Benefit Files
Employee election (selection), enrollment or termination forms and related
correspondence, including transmissions to carriers of additions, changes, claims and
deletions (includes employee medical records subject to HIPAA requirements).
Benefits Files, Contract Copies, Enrollments, Appeals
Beneficiary Designations
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC )
Excess Insurance Authority (EIA )
Death Claims, Life Event Documents
Disability Claims
Employee Cost-Sharing Amounts
Employment Status, Changes (authorizations, terminations, confirmations,
status changes, coverage changes )
Flexible Spending Enrollment
Life Insurance Notification Letters/EOI
Pension Plan Applications, Claims
Premium Information
Required Benefits Reporting
Supplemental Forms
Human Resources While Active+6Y CA - 22 CCR 1085-2 - (CU+4Y)
CA - GOV 12946 - (2Y; T+2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 26 CFR 301.6501 - (CU+3Y)
US - 29 CFR 825.500 - (3Y)
US - 29 USC 1027 - (6Y)
US - 29 USC 1059 - (T+1Y)
US - 29 USC 1113 - (LA6Y)
US - 29 USC 1451 - (LA6Y)
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ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
076 Employee Medical Records
Documents pertaining to medical records of City employees, including exposure to
hazardous substances and workers' compensation (includes employee records subject to
HIPAA requirements).
Employee Hazardous Chemical Exposure
Exposure Monitoring
Firearms and Field Exposure
Hazardous Exposure
Medical, Radiation Exposure
Radiation Exposure Records
Toxic Substance Exposure Records
Human Resources Termination+30Y CA - 8 CCR 10102 - (Injury+5Y or
Closed+1Y)
CA - 8 CCR 14300.33 - (5Y)
CA - 8 CCR 3204(d) - (T+30Y)
CA - CCP 338 - (LA3Y)
CA - CCP 338.1 - (LA5Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - LAB 5410 - (LA5Y)
CA - 29 CFR 1904.33 - (CU+5Y)
US - 29 CFR 1910.95 - (2Y)
US - 29 CFR 1910.1020 - (30Y)
077 Labor Relations
Documentation related to the negotiations between labor unions for collective bargaining
purposes.
Labor MOUs remain active until claims for benefits can no longer be made.
Confidential Memos
Costing
Ground Rules
Handouts
Information Requests
Labor MOUs
Miscellaneous Information
Notes
Proposals - City
Proposals - Union
Human Resources While Active+5Y CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
US - 26 CFR 31.6001-1 - (CU+4Y)
078 Regulatory Reporting for Human Resources
Official non-financial Human Resources reports issued by City organizations to comply
with regulatory requirements.
Annual Compensation Reports
EEOC Reports
Labor Reports
Human Resources 5Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 29 CFR 405.9 - (5Y)
US - 29 CFR 1602.14 - (FR+1Y)
US - 29 CFR 1602.30 - (3Y)
US - 29 CFR 1602.32 - (3Y)
079 Salary, Compensation
Documentation of job classification compensation.
Classification Studies
Compensation Plans, Planning, Analysis
Cost of Living Adjustments
Job Descriptions
Job Evaluation Documentation
Salary Range History
Salary Surveys
Human Resources S+3Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 29 CFR 1602.14 - (FR+1Y)
080 Work Authorizations and Supporting Documentation
Employment eligibility verification forms collected for active employees and supporting
documentation regarding immigration status.
I-9 Documents and copies of associated documents
Immigration Supporting Documentation
Human Resources Termination+2Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 20 CFR 655.760 - (T+1Y)
US - 8 CFR 274a.2 - (3Y or T+1Y,
whichever is longer)
081 Staffing and Recruiting
Records and information related to recruitment of qualified persons for both paid and
unpaid position with the City, whether full time or temporary.
Applications, CVs, Resumes (not hired, rejected, unsolicited )
Applicant Tracking Records (hired, rejected )
Background Checks, Investigations (candidates not hired/accepted )
Civil Service Examination Results and Rankings
Drug Testing, Pre-Hire Screening (candidates not hired/accepted )
Interview Notes
Job Descriptions
Job Postings, Announcements
Job Requisition Requests
Job Specifications
Position Information
Temporary Intern Staffing
Test Results (non-hires )
Test and Examination Materials
Unpaid Interns (rejected )
Volunteers (rejected )
Human Resources 2Y CA - 2 CCR 11013(c)(2) - (2Y)
CA - GOV 12946 - (2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 29 CFR 1602.31 (2Y)
US - 29 CFR 1627.3(b)(1) - (1Y)
NOTE: Background checks for personnel
hired are part of the personnel file.
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ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
082 Personnel Files
Documentation related to paid employees (full and part-time), unpaid volunteers, and
interns.
ADA Compliance and Reasonable Accommodation
Applications, Applicant Reference Verifications
Awards, Rewards, Commendations, Certificates
Background Checks, Investigations, LiveScan Forms - candidates hired
Complaints and Disciplinary Actions
Demotions
Drivers License Data - Class B
Employee Policy Acknowledgements
Grievance Files/Commission Hearing
Grievance/Hearing Logs
Individual Employee Agreements, Contracts - copies
Individual Education, Development, Training Records
Investigations Records (Logs, Workpapers, Investigator Reports,
Findings, Letters, Security Incidents ) - Non-Public Safety
Job Offer Letters
Leave of Absence Documentation, FMLA
Oaths of Office
Performance Evaluations, Reviews or PIPs
Promotions
Recognition
Termination (discharge, resignation )
Terms of Compensation, Pay Rates
Transfers
Union Grievances
Volunteer Acknowledgements, Executed Policy Receipts
Work Assignments
Human Resources
Public Safety
Termination+5Y CA - 2 CCR 11013 - (FR+2Y)
CA - GOV 12946 - (2Y; T+2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - VEH 1808.1(c) - (1Y)
US - 8 CCR 14300.33 (5Y)
US - 29 CFR 1602.14 - (FR+1Y)
US - 29 CFR 1602.31 - (T+2Y)
US - 29 CFR 1627.3 - (T+1Y)
US - 29 USC 1059 - (T+1Y)
US - 41 CFR 60-1.12(a) - (2Y)
US - 41 CFR 60-741.80 - (2Y)
083 Training for Employees and Officials
All documents related to general training, compliance training (such as ethics and sexual
harassment) and specialized technical education taken by officials, paid employees and
unpaid volunteers. Includes Public Safety and Non-Safety Employees).
Attendance
Certification Records
Compliance Training
Human Resources
Public Safety
T+5Y CA - 8 CCR 3203 - (CU+1)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - GOV 12946 - (2Y)
CA - GOV 53235.2(b) - (5Y)
CA - GOV 53237.2(b) - (5Y)
US - CFR 164.530(j) - (6Y)
084 Employee Health & Safety
Documents related to protection of employee health and safety, as well as the City's
safety and injury and illness prevention programs.
NOTE: May include employee medical information subject to HIPAA requirements.
Cal/OSHA Forms (300A, 301)
Certifications
Chemical Inventories
Facility Safety Plans
Health and Safety Bulletins
Injury & Illness Prevention Program
Inspections & Investigations (accidents, incidents, corrective actions )
New Hire Health & Safety Orientation Checklist Forms
OSHA Form 101
OSHA Form 200
OSHA Logs, Reports
Personal Protective Equipment Records
Safety Committee (employee suggestions and responses, safety
letters/memos, meeting minutes )
Safety Program Documentation (confined space, ergonomics, fall
protection, forklift operations, hearing conservation, heat illness,
respiratory protection )
Self Evaluations (ergonomics )
Human Resources
Public Works
Public Safety
AC+5Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - LAB 5406 - (LA1Y; LA240W)
CA - LAB 6401.7 - (MAINT)
US - 29 CFR 1602.14 - (1Y)
US - 29 CFR 1904.33 - (5Y)
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ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
085 Technology Help Desk, Access and Security
Records and technical documentation of internal controls and system security. Includes
data / information security breaches, notifications, and supporting documentation.
Annual Database & System Security Reviews
Audit Trail Files
Automated Logs
Change Management Case Files
Computer Usage Files
Data Breaches (notifications, reports, responses )
Data Sets, Extracted Data Summaries
Firewall
Hardcopy Publication, Printouts of Report Data
PCI Certificate
Security Access (buildings, doors, systems )
Special Access Approvals
Trouble Tickets
Usage Reports (summary, system )
User Access Records (passwords, security logs, user accounts, log-in
files, data entry logs, accounts )
User Incident, Response Files
Information Technology 3Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - CIV 1798.27 - (3Y)
086 Application, System Management
Technical documentation related to management of City technology processes,
applications, or systems, as well as conversions, changes or modifications to existing
applications or systems including Police dispatch system.
Business, Functional Requirements
Change Requests
Data Element Attribute Reports
Data Migration Documentation
Database Dictionary / Schema
End User Documentation, User Manuals
Equipment Inventories
Hardware Configurations
Network Diagrams
Network/Equipment Control Support Documentation
Police Dispatch
Source Code
System Documentation (codebooks, record layouts, reference guides,
schematics, specifications )
System, Application Maintenance Documentation (hardware/operating
system requirements, monitoring logs, operating manuals )
Telecommunications System (telephones, voicemail )
Websites
Information Technology
Public Works
Life*CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
*Life of Application.
087 Business Continuity Records - Computing Equipment and Network Operations
All documentation for dealing with preparation for and responses to emergencies,
disasters and/or system failures for City computing resources.
Business Continuity Plans
Disaster Recovery Plan
Emergency Response
Information Technology
Public Works
Active+2Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
088 Security, Access Operations
Records and information regarding physical access controls and protection for City
buildings and facilities.
Access Controls, Reports
Badge Lists
Daily Activity Logs
Facility Key Logs
Key Cards
Surveillance Videos
Transaction Logs
Information Technology
Public Works
2Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - GOV 34090.6 - (1Y)
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ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
089 Planning Services - Permanent
Records and information pertaining to permanent programs and activities of the planning
division, including reviews and approvals of land use permits and zoning that are to be
retained permanently.
CEQA Documents
Design Reviews
Development Agreements
Development Regulations
Entitlements (administrative, planning )
General Plan--Approved Amendments
Master Plans and Specific Plans
Master Sign Programs and Permits
Planned Developments (PD )
Zoning Administrator Actions
Planning Permanent CA - CCP 337.1 - (LA4Y)
CA - CCP 337.15 - (LA10Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 12981 - (FR+1Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - HSC 19850 - (LI)
090 Planning Services - Short-term
Records and information pertaining to short-term programs and activities of the planning
division, including working documents, temporary permits, and/or plans not approved.
Design Review Project File
General Plan Amendment Applications
General Plan Working Papers
Planning Project Files--Incomplete or Withdrawn
Preliminary Review File (no final application)
Temporary Use Permits
Signs (Temporary)
Planning 5Y CA - CCP 337.1 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 12981 - (FR+1Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
091 Arson Investigations
Records and information associated with arson investigations, unless associated with a
criminal offense that can be prosecuted within the timeframes specified in PC 799.
Evidence Files
Investigations
Public Safety 10Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - PEN 799 - (PR)
CA - PEN 800 - (LA6Y)
CA - PEN 801 - (LA3Y)
092 Concealed Weapons Licenses
Records associated with the licensing to carry a concealed weapon.
Application
License
Public Safety Permanent CA - PEN 26225
093 Criminal Registrations - Gangs
Records for those required to register as gang violence offenders.
Gang Registrations Public Safety Permanent CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - HSC 11594(a) - (5Y)
CA - PEN 186.32 - (5Y)
094 Fire Equipment
Records and information associated with fire protection and emergency response
equipment.
Apparatus and Maintenance Records
Certification Binder
Equipment Checks
Inventories (apparatus, equipment, fixture )
Sprinklers
Public Safety Life*+2Y CA - 8 CCR 3203(b)(1) - (1Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
US - 29 CFR 1910.157 (Life of
extinguisher)
* Life of Equipment
095 Fire Prevention Inspections
Records and information associated with inspections of commercial and residential
facilities.
Commercial Facility Files
Construction Projects
Residential Files
SB-1205 Inspections and Reports
Weed Abatement
Public Safety Life*+5Y CA - California Fire Code, 104.6 - (5Y or
Life of Structure or Activity, whichever is
longer)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
* Life of Structure or Activity
096 Fire Prevention Occupancy Records
Records and information retained for fire prevention purposes for both commercial and
residential facilities.
Facility Locations
Fire Alarms
Security/Entry Codes
Public Safety Life*+5Y CA - California Fire Code, 104.6 - (5Y or
Life of Structure or Activity, whichever is
longer)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
* Life of Building
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ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
097 Fire Prevention Programs
Records and information associated with department programs to protect the City from
fires and emergency incidents.
Fire Education
ISO Insurance Ratings
Lien and cost recovery information
Weed Abatement and Related Property Liens
Public Safety 2Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
098 Fire Station Activity Records
Records and information created and maintained by the department for activities at the
fire station.
Station Logs
Equipment and station maintenance logs
Fire Incident Logs
Public Safety 5Y CA - California Fire Code, 104.6 - (5Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
099 Incident Reports
Records and information associated with department responses to fires and emergency
incidents.
Emergency Services
False Alarm Reports
Hazardous Waste Spills
Incident Reports
National Fire Incident Reports (NFIRs )
Public Safety 5Y CA - California Fire Code, 104.6 - (5Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
100 Police - Complaints, Internal Investigations
Documentation of complaints received, formal inquiries, and investigations, including
those by Internal Affairs, involving Police department employees (excludes officer
involved shootings), whether sustained or not sustained.
Civilian Complaints
Departmental Actions
Public Safety While Active+5Y CA - EVID 1045 - (AC+5Y)
CA - GOV 12946 - (2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - PEN 801.5 - (LA4Y)
CA - PEN 832.5(b) - (5Y)
CA - PEN 13300(l) - (5Y)
CA - VEH 2547 - (LA3Y)
101 Police Routine Video Records
Recordings of routine video monitoring, to include time and date of video, location of
video and other related information.
Auto License Plate Reader Data
Body Cam
In-Car Video
Jail Observation/Monitoring
Building Security Recordings
Public Safety 2Y*CA - GOV 34090.6 - (Routine Video: 1Y)
CA - GOV 26202.6 - (1Y)
CA - GOV 60201 - (MAINT)
CA - PEN 832.18 - (60D)
City of Rohnert Park policy
* Exception: If recordings are evidence in
any criminal prosecution, claims filed,
potential claims or any pending litigation,
they shall be preserved for 100 days after
the conclusion of the court action.
102 City Asset Repair, Maintenance
Records related to the management, maintenance and repair of City assets, including
equipment, facilities and infrastructure, parks, public pools, vehicles, streets, and trees.
Air Sample Records
Air Quality Compliance Records (BAQMD)
Calibration Records
DMV Titles, Registrations
Equipment Certifications
Equipment Warranties
Inspections
Irrigation (parks, public green space )
Landscaping
Maintenance and Repair (work orders, logs, reports )
Manuals
Pesticide (treatments, applications )
Repair Shop, Machine Shop Records
Public Safety
Public Works
Life*+4Y CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
* Life of Asset
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ACRONYMS USED IN LEGAL CITATIONS
AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
103 Hazardous Waste, Monitoring and Remediation
Planning, monitoring and contingency/emergency action plans for hazardous waste,
emergency and spill response, natural and exposure emergencies, notifications and
response; environmental action plans and supporting documentation; hazardous
communications plans, including labeling, MSDS controls, training programs and
procedures.
Emergency Response Programs
Employee Hazardous Chemical Exposure
Hazardous Material Incident Reports
Hazardous Substances Shipping Manifests
Hazardous Waste
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS )
Pesticide Use Reports
Proposition 65 Monitoring
Site Mitigation
Toxic Substance Inventory
Public Safety
Public Works
While Active+5Y CA - 22 CCR 66262.40 - (3Y)
CA - 22 CCR 66263.22 - (3Y)
CA - CCP 338.1 - (LA5Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
104 Operational Maps
Informal maps and geographical information pertaining to City operations and services.
Flushing Plans
Sewer TV Surveys
Stop Sign Map
Street Light Map
Street Sweeping
Tree Trimming
Trash Pick-up
Public Works While Active+2Y CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
105 Recycled Water, Backflow
Records and information associated with the management of the City's recycled water
and backflow activities, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements.
Backflow Inspections and Testing
Compliance Records
Cross Connection Permits
Inventories (equipment, materials, meters, pipes )
Recycled Water Usage, Tracking
Recycling (campaigns, e-waste, events, reports )
Site Records
User Agreements
Public Works 5Y CA - 17 CCR 7584 - (MAINT)
CA - CCP 338 - (LA3Y)
CA - CCP 338.1 - (LA5Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - WAT 13553 - (4Y)
106 Storm Water Drainage Management
Records and information documenting the operations and maintenance of the City's
storm drains, and drainage ditches.
Drainage Ditches
Flood Control (plans, SB5 )
Irrigation (management, plans, SSJID )
MS4 Stormwater Permits
NPDES Permits
Storm Drains
Storm Water Monitoring
Public Works 4Y CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - HSC 25244.19 - (4Y)
CA - HSC 25244.20 - (4Y)
US - 40 CFR 122.44 - (3Y)
107 Water and Sewer
Records and information associated with planning, collection and distribution of water and
solid waste infrastructure and related equipment, as well as compliance with regulatory
requirements.
Compliance Records
Flow Reports
Inventories (equipment, materials, meters, pipes )
Pump Stations
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (field reports, etc.)
Sewer System Maintenance Plan (SSMP)
State Water Regional Control Board (SWRCB)
Underground Service Alerts (USA )
Waste Water (lab groups, reports to state )
Water Conservation
Water Production
Water Quality Records
Public Works 12Y CA - 22 CCR 64418.7 - (10Y)
CA - 22 CCR 64470(a) - (5Y)
CA - 22 CCR 64470(b)(2) - (3Y)
CA - 22 CCR 64470(b)(3) - (10Y)
CA - 22 CCR 64470(b)(4) - (5Y)
CA - 22 CCR 64470(b)(5) - (3Y)
CA - CCP 338 - (LA3Y)
CA - CCP 338.1 - (LA5Y)
CA - GOV 945.6(a)(2) - (LA6M; LA2Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)
CA - HSC 25244.19 - (4Y)
CA - HSC 25244.20 - (4Y)
US - 40 CFR 122.21 - (3Y)
US - 40 CFR 122.41 - (3Y)
US - 40 CFR 122.44 - (3Y)
US - 40 CFR 141.33(a) - (5Y; 10Y)
US - 40 CFR 141.33(c) - (10Y)
US - 40 CFR 141.91 - (12Y)
US - 40 CFR 141.155 - (3Y)
US - 40 CFR 261.32 - (3Y)
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AC = While Active FR = Final Resolution LA = Limitation on Action LI = Life (of program, asset) M = Month
MA = Maturity MAINT = Maintain Records PR = Permanent S = Superseded T = Termination Y = Year D = Days
108 Maintenance/Inspection Reports - City Facilities and Infrastructure
Reports of inspections performed on City facilities and infrastructure such as buildings,
equipment, storm drains, streets, sidewalks, and sewers.
Air Quality Inspections
Elevator Certificates
Equipment Inspections
Equipment Inventories (e.g. firearms, range weapons, tools )
Facility Inspections
Fire Inspections
Irrigation (management, plans, SSJID )
Inspection Logs
Inventory of City Trees
Playground Inspections
Reports
Public Works
Public Safety
4Y CA - CCP 337 - (LA4Y)
CA - GOV 34090 - (2Y)