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RESOLUTION NO. 7544
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
ADOPTING A RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE
CITY ATTORNEY, OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR, OFFICE
OF THE CITY CLERK, OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER,
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT,
AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the destruction of certain public records is
authorized by State law in Government Code sections 34030, et seq.;
and
WHEREAS, a system for the retention and schedule for the
destruction of r€.cords and working papers that are no longer needed
-for administrative, legal, fiscal, historical, or research purposes
is deemed appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has developed and is responsible
for the City's Records and Information Management Policy,including
guidelines and procedures prepared pursuant to that Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Council last adopted a retention schedule for
the Office of the City Clerk in 1994 by Resolution No. 7285; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed and approved the
proposed records retention schedules.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby authorizes the head of each
department to maintain and destroy records in accordance with their
respective departmental retention schedules, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, subject to the written approval
of the City Attorney prior to any proposed destruction, and subject
further to the records and Information Management Policy and any
guidelines or procedures the City Clerk may from time to time
promulgate thereunder.
SECTION 2. Resolution No. 7285 is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. The Council finds that this resolution does not
constitute a project subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: August 14, 1995
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD EMILY HARRISON
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT MIKI CALDWELL EXTENSION 3116
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
}LIST/
VITAL.
REMARKS
ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION
01
Correspondence, Messages,
Attendance, Payment Claim
Vouchers & Staff Meetings
P/II
ASD
C + 1
2
YES
NO/NO
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
GC 34090
02
FINANCE
COMMITTEE
Agendas, Minutes and
Reports
P/l-I.
MGR/
CLERK
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
Duplicate of City Manager'
and City Clerk
TREASURY
DIVISION
03
INVESTMENT
MANAGEMENT
Security Purchases and
Sales, Investment
Reports
P/H/F
ASD
. C+1
6
YES
NO/NO
AUDITOR'S OPINION
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
U = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ATTORNEY '
DEPARTMENT HEAD EMILY HARRISON
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT MIKI CALDWELL EXTENSION 3116
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
}-LIST/
VITAL
,
REMARKS
04
DEBT MANAGEMENT
111/
(A) Defeased Insurance
P
. ASD
C+l
2
YES
NO/NO
FINANCE OPINION
1
(l3) Final Bond
Documentation
P
ASD
TER
+1
3
YES
NO/YES
FINANCE OPINION
Duplicate copy sent offsite as
vital copy backup
(C) Covenant
Compliance
P
ASD
TER
+1
6
YES
NO/YES
FINANCE OPINION
(D) Bank Records
P
ASD
C+1
6
YES
NO/YES
FINANCE OPINION
Duplicate copy stored by
bank as vital copy backup
05
REVENUE
COLLECTION
(A) Deposit
Documentation
P
ASD
, C+2
-0-
i
YES
NO/NO
FINANCE OPINION
(13) Parking Permits
P
ASD
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T Tape
FD = Filed Date
2
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination •
1
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD EMILY HARRISON
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT MIKI CALDWELL EXTENSION .3116
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
i
REMARKS
05
(C) Collection
Records - Parking
Citations, &
Reconciliation,
Delinquient
Accounts,Transient
ransient
OccupancyTax, and
Cash Receipts
P
ASD
C+I
4
YES
NOM()
•,
FINANCE? OPINION
BUDGET DIVISION
06
DUPLICATE AUDIT WORK
PAPERS (NON -WAS)
To outside auditors
supporting does
P
AUDIT
C+1
-0-
YES
After audit
approval
NO/NO
Duplicate of Auditor
Restricted Access
07
BUDGET
(A) Final City Operating
and CIP Budgets,and
and Fee Schedule
P
ASD
C+5
P
NO
YES/
YES
1
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
C=Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
3
M= Microfilm/Microtche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD
EMILY HARRISON
COUNCIL APPROVAL
11
CONTACT
MIKI CALDWELL EXTENSION 3116
RESOLUTION
SERIES
i
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
REMARKS
07
`
( ).
Supporting
Documents Change
Requests,
Amendment
Ordinances,
Worksheets, Fee
Schedules and Cost
Plans
P
ASD
. 0+2
.
-0-
YES
NO/NO
FINANCE AND '
AUDITOR'S OPINION
(C)
Long Range Plans
Studies, Reports,
Measurements,
Forecasts and
Projections
r
P
ASD
, C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
REAL ESTATE
08
P
ASD
C+4
-0-
YES
NO/NO
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
•Appraisals
09
Project Files
P
ASD
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
4
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD EMILY HARRISON
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT MIKI CALDWELL EXTENSION 3116
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
MIST/
VITAL J REMARKS
10
Binding Instruments
(A) Land - Deeds,
Easements,
P
CLERK
C+5
-0-
YES
NO/NO
i
GC 34090
Duplicate of City Clerk
(B) Easement Vacations,
Leascs and '
Purchases
P
CLERK -
C+3
-0-
YES
NO/NO
NO/NO
(C) Encroachments,
Agreements, and
Conveyances
P
CLERK
TER
-i- 1
-0-
YES
NO/NO
11
Studies, Correspondence,
Misc. Docs, Financial
Statements and Fees
p
CLERK
C+3
-0-
'YES
NO/NO
Duplicate of City Clerk
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0= Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
5
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD EMILY HARRISON
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT MIKI CALDWELL EXTENSION 3116
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY ,
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
REMARKS
PURCHASING
DIVISION
I2
-
EXTERNAL VENDORS
(A) Indexes - Proposals
logs and P,O./
Contract List
P
ASD
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
(13) Awarded Proposals &
Bids, Contracts, &
Agreements
P
CLERK
TER
-1-1
-0-
YES
NO/NO
Duplicate of City Clerk
(C) Unawarded
Proposals & Bids
P
OWNING
. DEPT
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
•
(D) Orders - Purchase,
Blanket, Change,
Signature
Authorizations and
Software Purchase
Records
P
ASD
C4-2
3
YES
NO/YES*
while
orders arc
open
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
6
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD EMILY HARRISON
COUNCIL. APPROVAL
CONTACT MIKI CALDWELL EXTENSION 3116
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
I1iSTl
VITAL
REMARKS
13
INTERNAL VENDORS
(Stores & Print Shop)
Reports, Orders, Returns,
Disposal Forms
Journals and
Requisitions
P
ASD
C+1
3
YES
NO/NO
i
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
ACCOUNTING
DIVISION
14
YEAR CND REPORTS
(A) Budget -to -Actual,
year-end 21 Rpts
PIT
ASD
C+2
-0-
NO
NO/NO
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
May be microfilmed after 2 years
and all other copies destroyed •
—
(13) C.A,F.R.'s
P
ASD
C+10
P
NO
YES/NO
(C) General Ledger,
Encumbrance Rpt
P/T/M
ASD,
C+1
1
YES
NO/NO
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed Date
7
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD EMILY HARRISON
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT MIKI CALDWELL EXTENSION - 3116
RESOLUTION
SERIES .
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
111ST/
VITAL
RLMARKS
14
(I)) Mgmt Benefits
Transactions,
Accruals, Postings
1'
ASD
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
(E) Audit Work
Papers and Journal
Entries
P
ASD
C+2
-0-
-YES
NO/NO
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
15
(A) Warrants
P
ASD
C+3
-0-
YES
'NO/NO
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
(13) Check Register
P/M
ASD
C+1
5
YES
NO/NO
(C) Cancelled Checks
P
ASD
C+l
3
YES
NO/NO
(D) Voucher Packets
P/M
ASD
C+1
4
YES
NO/NO
16
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Project Files, Street
Reports, and
C.D.B,G. Billings
Pill
ASD
TER
+ 2
5
YES
NO/NO
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
State Requirement
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
8
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
•
DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
'ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD ' EMILY HARRISON
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT MIKI CALDWELL EXTENSION 3116
RESOLUTION
r
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF-
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAI,
REMARKS
17
BANKING
Deposit Slips, Check
Reconciliation,
' Statements
P
ASD
C+2
1
YES
NO/NO
•
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
18
ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE
Grants, Disaster
Assistance, Project
Fund Requisitions,
Arbitage Calculations,
and Invoices
PTM
ASD
C+2
5
YES
NO/YES
Arhilage
Calcula-
tions
only
FINANCE, ANI)
AUDITOR'S OPINION
Federal and State Audit
Requirement
Duplicate copy sent otTsite as
vital copy backup
19
TAX RECORDS
Sales Tax Filings and
1099 Tax Filings
and Registers
P/T
ASD
C+2
2
YES
NO/NO
FINANCEAND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
20
STATE REPORTS
City Reports, Transit
Operators and Com-
ponent Units
P
ASD-
C+2
5
YES
NO/NO
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
State Audit Requirement
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H.= Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
9
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD EMILY HARRISON
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT MIKI CALDWELL EXTENSION 3116
RESOLUTION
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
, COPY
OFF
CENTER
- DESTROY
141ST/SERIES
- VITAL.. REMARKS
J
21
UTILITIES
(A) Loan Reconciliation
Work Papers, Bonds,
Banking, Adjustments
P
ASD
C+2
—.-6
5
YES
NO/NO
...�.-.
FINANCE AND
AUDITOR'S OPINION
(14) Receipts
P
ASD
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
22
FIXED ASSETS
Cost Reports,
Reconciliation, Resume
of Activity and Journal
Entries
P/H/F
ASD
TER
3
YES
NO/NO
23
PAYROLL
Allowances, Auto
Deposits, Deductions,
Deferred Compensation,
Payroll Reports, File
Maintenance, Gross -to-
Net and Hours -to -Gross
P/T/M
ASD
C+2
5
YES
NO/YES
PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
SYSTEM AND
FINANCE OPINION Ai
Duplicate copy sent offsite as
vital copy backup
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed Date
10
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD EMILY HARRISON
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT MIKI CALDWELL EXTENSION 3116
RESOLUTION -
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
INACTIVE
STORAGE
DESTROY
tusTi
VITAL.
REMARKS
DATA PROCESSING
24
SYSGEN TAPES
'1'
ASD
-0-
C
SUP
NO/YES
Duplicate and store offsite
as vital backup
25
SYSTEM BACKUPS
(A) Less than one year -
T•note these are
backups and not
"records"
ASD
-0-
C
SUP
NO/YES
(Ii) Full year
T -note these are
backups and not
"records"
ASD
-0-
- C 4- 3
YES
NO/YES
26
UTILITY -
Loan, Sales, Cash, Billing
(A) Month End Jan - Nov
T -note these are
backups and not
"records"
UTI
1
C
C + 1
YES
NO/YES
t
Stored Offsite
(B) Month end Dec
T -note these are
backups -and not
"records"
UTI
C
3
YES
r
NO/YES
Stored Offsite
(C) Daily Backup
T -note these are
backups and not
"records"
UTI
C
Daily
1 mo.
RECYCLE
TAPES
NO/YES
(Ninth
Only)
Stored Offsite
C — Current
F = Floppy Disk
H=Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P=Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
11
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT I -LEAD EMILY HARRISON
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT MIKI CAL,DWELL EXTENSION 3 I 16
RESOLUTION
MEDIA
SERIES DESCRIPTION FORM
RECORD
COPY OFF
INACTIVE
STORAGE
LAST/
DESTROY VITAL, REMARKS
(D) System Master File
T -note these are
backup and not
"records"
UTI
-0-
C
SUP
NO/YES
Backup program and store ill
o1lite as vital backup
27
OTHER AGENCIES
I IUD, Assessor and
Downtown Fees
T -note these are
backups and not
"records"
OTI IER
AGENCY
-0-
C
SUP
NO/NO
Duplicate information of the other
agency. GC 34090.7
28
PROGRAMS
(A) Files & Directories
T -note these are
backups and not
"records"
OWNING
DEPT.
-0-
C
SUP
NO/YES
Duplicate and store backup copy
offsite as vital backup •
(13) Backups
T -note these are
backups and not
"records"
-0-
C + 2
months
RECYCLE
TAPES
NO/NO
Backup stored offsite.
29
PAYROLL RECORDS
T -note these are
backups and not
"records"
ASD
-0-
C + 7
- RECYCLE
TAPES
NO/YES
Duplicate and store backup copy off*
as vital copy backup. This informs
is considered vital for current
payroll only.
30
TRAFFIC
T/O-note these -
are backups and
not "records"
POLICE
C
5
RECYCLE
TAPES
NO/NO
Duplicate of Police Department '
Retention requirement must
meet Police Department
Retention Requirement
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
12
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
. SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD EMILY HARRISON
• COUNCIL. APPROVAL -
CONTACT MIKI CALDWELL EXTENSION 3116
RESOLUTION-
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
REWORD
COPY
OFF
INACTIVE
STORAGE
DES'1ROY
HIST/
VITAL,
REMARKS
31
IMAGING SYSTEM
170 -note these
are backups and
not "records"
I
OWNING
DEPT.
-0-
-0-
RECYCLE
TAPES
Destroy Disc
alter retention
NO/YI;S
Serves as duplicate for platter
Store otTsitc
Owning department has paper,
ITS has Tape and Disc
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed Date
13
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP - Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD ARIEL CALONNE
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT BETTY CONWELL EXTENSION 2171
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
REMARKS
100 thru
1600
General Info/Subject Files
P
N/A
C+2
7
Yes
Yes/
While
Active
GC34090--Restricted access to
any files which may contain
confidential documents. Keep
files until subject tnmter is no
longer active. Required to keep
until reasonable threat of legal
action has passed.
100-01
General Correspondence
P
N/A
C+2
7
Yes
Yes/
While
Active
GC34090
100-04
Chron Files
P
N/A
C+2
7
Yes
Yes/
While
Active
GC34090
100-04
Newsletters
P
N/A
C+2
0
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090
202-01
Planning Reports
P
Planning
C+2
2
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090--Duplicate of Planning
C = Current
F r Floppy Disk
1-1 = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
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P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Terniination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD ARIEL CALONNE
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT BETTY CONWELL EXTENSION 2171
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
REMARKS •
202-02 thru
202-11
Development Plans/
Certificates of
Compliance/ Subdivisions
P
Clerk
C+2
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090--Duplicate of Planning
8:. Public Works
202-12 thru
202-25 1
General Plan/
Comprehensive Plan/State
Mandated Planning
P
Planning
C+2
7
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090--Duplicate of
Planning. Files to be reviewed
for destruction on a file -by -file
basis
203-01 thru
203-10
Regional Planning
P
Planning
C+2
7
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090--Files to be reviewed
on a file -by -file basis for
destruction 41,-
204-01 thru
204-04
Environmental
Assessment
P
N/A
C+2
2
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090--Review on file -by -file
basis for destruction
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
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P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
2
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD ARIEL CALONNE
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT BETTY CONWELL EXTENSION 2171
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF ,
CENTER
DESTROY
1-11ST/
VITAL
REMARKS
205-01 thru
205-13
Stanford University
P
N/A
C+2
7
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090--Review on file -by -file
basis for destruction
206-01 thru
206-10
Building
P
N/A
C+2
7
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090--Review on file -by -file
basis for destruction
207-01 thru
207-08
Transportation
P
N/A
C+2
7
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090--Duplicate of
Transportation.
301-01 thru
301-06
City Council
P
N/A
C+4
7
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090--Review on file -by -file
basis for destruction
302-01 thru
302-11
Boards/Commissions/
Committees
P
Clerk
C+4
7
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090 •
303
American W/Disabilities
Act
P
Atty
C+2
2
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090
304
Records Management
P
Clerk
C+4
4
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
950821 bda 7020161
P = Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed 1)ate
3
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
I'ER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD ARIEL CALONNE •
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT BETTY CONWELL EXTENSION 2171
RESOLUTION
SERIES I
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
, COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
REMARKS
305
Management Studies/
Surveys
P
N/A
C+
4
Yes
Yes/WA
GC34090
401-01 thru
401-14
Finance Administraticn
P
Finance
C+
4
Yes
While
Active
GC34090--Duplicate of
Finance/Public Works/Utilities
402-01 thru
402-07
Auditor Administration
P
Auditor
C+2
7
Yes
While
Actie
GC34090--Duplicate of
Auditor's Files
403
General Audits
P
Auditor
C+2
7
Yes
While
Active
GC34090
500
Personnel Files
P
Human
Resources
C+2
7
Yes
While
Active
GC12946 & Title 29 Chpt XIV,
Sects 1602.30; 32;38. Some
files may need to be retained
until threat of legal action
passed. Review on file -by -file
basis for destruction.
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H=Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
950821 bdc7020161
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
4
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
4
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD ARIEL CALONNE
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT BETTY CONWELL EXTENSION 2171
RESOLUTION
SERIES
1
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
REMARKS
600
Purchasing/Contiacts
P
Purchase
Div.
C+3
t
7
Yes
While
Actie
GC34090--Duplicate of
Purchasing Division. Review on
a file -by -file basis for
destruction,
700
. Legislative/Legal
P
ClklAtt
C+4
10
Yes
While
Active
GC34090--Review on file -by -file
basis for destruction..
800
Public Works/
Engineering/Construction
P
Public
Works
C+3
7
Yes
While
Active
GC34090--Review on file -by -file
basis for destruction.
900
Litigation/Claims
P ,
Atty
C
20
Yes ,
While
Active
GC34090--Required to keep
until reasonable threat of legal
action has passed. On a file -by-
file basis assign archive time. ir
1000
Real Estate
P
Real
Estate
C
15
Yes
While
Active
GC34090--Duplication of Real
Estate Division. Review on file -
by -file basis for destruction.
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
950821 bdc 7020161
P = Paper
T = Tape
Fl) = Filed Date
5
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD ARIEL CALONNE
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT BETTY CONWELL EXTENSION 2171
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
REMARKS
1111,
1100
Parks
P
Social &
Comm.
Services
C+2
2
Yes
While
Active
GC34090--Duplicate of Social &
Community Services. Review on
file -by -file basis for destruction.
1200
Municipal Utilities
P
Utilities
C+2
7
Yes
While
Active
GC34090--Sore duplication of
Utilities Department files,
Review on file -by -file basis for
destruction.
1300
Police Administration
P
Police
C+2
7
Yes
While
Active
GC34090--Retain until threat of
legal action passed. Review on
file -by -file basis for destruction.
1400
Social & Community
Services
P
Soc. &
Comm.
Svcs.
C+2
2
Yes
While
Active
GC34090--Review on file -by -
basis for destruction. #/0
1500
Fire Administration
P
Fire
C+2
7
Yes
While
Active
GC34090--Review on file -by -file
basis for destruction.
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
950821 bdc 7020161
P = Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed Date
6
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD ARIEL CALONNE
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT BETTY CONWELL EXTENSION 2171
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
REMARKS
1600
Information Resources
P
Clerk
C+2
4
Yes
While
Active
GC34090--Review on file -by -tile
basis for destruction.
II
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
950821 bdc 7020161
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microlilm/Microtiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY AUDITOR'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT CITY AUDITOR
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT BEAD WILLIAM VINSON
r
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT
ROSEiMARIE CIIAMALIS
EXTENSION 2667
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
Ft)RM
RECokD
COPY
OE.'I.
LINTER
DESTROY
iiisr/
VIT'AI.
- REMARKS
01
AUDIT REPORTS - Internal
P/I!
Auditor
PER
N/A
NO
YES/
YES
AIJI)IIUR'S OPINION
Duplicate copy to he stored
offsite to serve as vital copy
backup
•
02
AUDIT REPORTS - External
P
Auditor
PER
N/A
NO
YES/
YES
AUDITOR'S OI tN1UN
Duplicate copy to be sent offsite
as vital copy backup
03
WORK PAPERS - internal
supporting documentation
P
Auditor
5
6
NO
NO/NO
AliinrOR'S OPINION
Restricted Access
04
i
SALES TAX
Work Papers and Reports
P/M
Auditor
PER
N/A
Destroy paper
copy atter 4
years
YES/YES
At ll)ITOR'S (WINON
Duplicate copy to be sent otlsite
as vital copy backup
Restricted Access
05
COUNCIL REPORTS
P/H
Auditor
C+S
6
YES
, NO/NO
AUDITOR'S OPINION
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Microftche
1
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY AUDITOR'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT CITY AUDITOR
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD WILLIAM VINSON
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT ROSEMARIE GIAMALIS EXTENSION 2667
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIP"I'ION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
nisi./
VITAL
RlNARKS
06
ADMINISTRATION
(A) Meeting Notes,
Correspondence,
Memos and Working
Files
P/ 1/F
Auditor
C+2
-0-
YES
NOM(
•
CA OPINION
(B) Budget, P.O. and
Attendance
P/1-1
FIN
C
-0-
YES
NO/NO
-
Duplicate of Finance
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P w Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
2
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT CITY CLERK
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT IIEAD GLORIA YOUNG
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT BEVERLY J. KLINE EXTENSION 2571
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
,CI N I ER
DESTROY
IIIS'I'/
VITAI.
REMARKS
01
CONTRACTS
PAMC 2.08.110
(A) Service
F
CLERK
TER
+1
4
YES
NOM()
(B) Construction
P
CLERK
TER
+1
9
YES
NO/NO
02
BIDS - Unaccepted
P
FIN
C+1
1
YES
NO/NO
Duplicate of Finance Dept
03
PERS - Contracts
P
CLERK
C+5
PER
NO
YES-
Vital -
While
Active
Duplicate copy to be rent
°Mite a, vital copy backup
PAMC 2.08.1 10
04
STANFORD
P
CLERK
C+5
. I>ER
NO
YES/NO
PAMC 2.08.110
05
YACHT HARBOR
P
CLERK
C+5
PER
NO
YES/NO
PAMC 2.08.110
CA OPINION 9/87
06
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
POWER AGENCY-Agrmts
including T ransmission Agency
of Northern California
P
CLERK
C+5
PER
NO
YES/NO
PAMC 2.08110
CA OPINION 9187
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H=Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
'I' = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
RETENTION PERIODS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PRIOR TO 1985 ARE ACCEPTED AS IS
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT CITY CLERK
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD GLORIA YOUNG
COUNCII. AI'PROVAI.
CONTACT BEVERLY .1. KLINE EXTENSION 2571
RI SOUJ'riON
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
on:
CENTER
DESTROY
1IIS'C/
VI'I'Al.
REMARKS
07
CAJ3LE TELEVISION -
Franhise and Licenses
P
CLERK
TER
+ 2
PER
NO
YES/
YES
CA OPINION 9187 i
Duplicate copy to be sent ol]'site
as vital copy backup
08
SENIOR CENTER
P
CLERK
C+2
PER
NO
YES/NO
CC OPINION 12/92
09
DRUG ABUSE
P
CLERK
C+2
PER
Nt)
YES/NO
CC OPINION 12/92
10
FLOOD BASIN
P
CLERK
C+2
PER
NO
YES/NO
CC OPINION 12/92
11
CLAIMS AGAINST THE
CITY
P
CLERK
C+2
3
YES
NO/NO
PAMC 2.28.230
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P=Paper
T=Tape
I D = Filed Date
M= Microftlm/Microfiche
RETENTION PERIODS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PRIOR TO 1985 ARE ACCEPTED AS IS
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT CITY CLERK
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT IIEAD GLORIA YOUNG
COUNCIL APPROVAI,
CONTACT BEVERLY J. KL,INE EXTENSION 257
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
, OFF
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CENTER
DESTROY J
IiIS"f!
VITAL
REMARKS
12
ELECTIONS POLITICAL.
REFORM ACT
PAMC 2.05.11(1
(A) Campaign Statements -
Elected Members
P
.CLERK
TER
+ I
PER
NO
YES/NO
(iC81009(b), GC81(X)9(g)
Maybe microfilmed aficr 2 yrs
(13) Campaign Statements -
Non -Elected
Candidates andStmnts.
of Organizations
P
CLERK
C+2
4
YES
NO/ NO
(iC51(M)9())
(C) Campaign Statements -
All Others
P
CLERK
C+2
5
YES
NO/NO
CiC81009(c)
(D) Stmnts of Economic
Interest - Form 730
P
CLERK
C+l
6
YES
NO/NO
GC81009(e)
(E) Stmnts of Economic
Interest - Form 721
P
CLERK
C+1
3
YES
NO/NO
GC81009(f)
13
ELECTIONS - Nomination
P
CLERK
1'ER
+1
3
YES
NO/NO
EC17100
14
ELECTIONS - Calendar
P/H
CLERK
C+1
1
YES
NO/NO
G04090
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
RETENTION PERIODS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PRIOR TO 1985 ARE ACCEPTED AS IS
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT CITY CLERK
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD GLORIA YOUNG
COUNCIL APPROVAI.
CONTACT BEVERLY.. KLIN E EXTENSION 2571
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
.__ FORIv1
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
- 1IIST/
VTrAI.
RliMARKS
15
ELECTIONS - Ceititicate
of Electrons
P
CLERK
TER
+ I
4
YES
NO/NO
CC OPINION 12/92 411
16
ELECTIONS - Oaths of Office
P
CLERK
TER
+1
4
YES
NO/NO
CC OPINION 12/92
17
ELECTIONS -Petions,
Initiatives, Referendum, Recall
Charter Amendments
P
CLERK
C+1
4)-
YES
NO/NO
ECG 17200; EC 17400
GC(253.5,
RESTRICTED ACCESS
18
PRECINCT MAPS
P
CLERK
C
SUP
YES
NO/NO
I:C 17501 - On lile wittt Secretary of
State flu- 12 years
19
COUNCIL, BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
GC34090 GC4080I
(A) Application for
Appointment
P
CLERK
TER
+ 2
3
YES
NO/NO
•
(B) Notices of
Appointment
P
CLERK
TER
+ 2
3
YES
NO/NO
y
= Current
IF = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
RETENTION PERIODS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PRIOR TO 1985 ARE ACCEPTED AS IS
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT CITY CLERK
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD GLORIA YOUNG
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT BEVERLY J. KLINE I;XTI:NSION 257 '
RESOLUTION
SERI1?S
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
I IIST/
VITAL.
REMARKS
19
(C) . Notices of Termination
P
CLERK
TER
+ 2
3
YES
NO/NO
(1)) Minutes of All
Meetings
H/P/M
CLERK
P
-0-
NO
YES/
YES
Minutes May Be Filmed idler 2 Years.
backup copy sent offsite
as vital copy backup
(E) ACTION Agendas -
Including Packet
Lists
11/P
CLERK
C + 2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
(F) Audio/Video Tapes of
Meetings
T
CLERK
C +
90
Days
-0-
YES
NO/NO
Tapes are used solely for minutes
preparation/ 64 OP/AG 317 & PAMC
2.04.200(h)
20
COIJNCIL MEMBER -
Individual Files
Ii/P
CLERK
"f ER
+ 2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
GC14090
21
COUNCIL BIOGRAPHIES
H/P
CLERK
TER
PER
NO
YES/NO
CC OPINION
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
RETENTION PERIODS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PRIOR TO 1985 ARE ACCEPTED AS IS
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
' DEPARTMENT CITY CLERK
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT 1 [EAD GLORIA YOUNG
COUNCIL API'ROVAI.
CONTACT 131:VERl,Y .1. KI,INE EXTENSION 25"/
RESOLUTION
SERIFS
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
O1'1
C}:N'J FR
DESTROY
IlIST/
VITAI.
REMARKS i
22
RI?AI, PROPERTY
(iC34090; CC' OPINIt )N 12/92 •�
(A) Address Files
P
CLERK
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
(T3) 13oundary Line
- Adjustments; Certificates of
Compliance; Lot line
Adjustments & Mergers
1'
CLERK
FD
+ 2
PER
NO
YIES/
YES
Duplicate copies to be sent
oti'sitc as Vital cope backup
(C) Basements
P
CLERK
FD
+ 5
PER
NO
YES/
YIiS
Duplicate copies to be sent
olkite as vital copy backup
(D) Grant Deeds - Originals
I'
CLERK
F})
+ 5
PER
NO
YES/
YES
Duplicate copies to be sent
otTsite as vital copy backup
(E) Land Use Permits
P
CLERK
C+2
PER
N()
YES/
YES
Duplicate copies to be sent
offsite as vital copy backup
i
(F) Leases
P
CLERK
TER
+ 2
5
YES
NO/YES
while active
Duplicate copies to he sent
offsite as vital copy backup
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H=Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
RETENTION PERIODS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PRIOR TO 1985 ARE ACCEPTED AS IS
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT CITY CLERK
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD AD GLORIA YOUNG
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT 131:VERLY.I. KLINE EXTENSION 2571
RESOI.tf'I'ION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FO.;M
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DES'I'RUY
I11ST)
VITA),
REMARKS
22
(G) Liens, Condemnation
P
CLERK
C+5
PER
NO
YES/
YES
I )uplrcate copies to be sent IP
olisite as vital copy backup
J
(11) 7,oning Changes
P
CLERK
C+5
PER
N()
YES/
YES
Duplicate copies to be sent
casite as vital copy backup
(I) Annexations / Acquisitions
P
CI ERK
C+5
PER
NO
YES/NO
Duplicate copies to be sem
oti'site as vital copy backup
23
ORDINANCES
1I/P/M
CLERK
PER
-0-
No
YES/
YES
(;C34090,1'AMC 2.+)8.110; Mined after
2 years- backup stored of'site
24
RESOLUTIONS
WP/M
CLERK
PER
-0-
NO
YES/
YES
GC3409O; I'AMC 2.08.1 10; filmed after
2 years- backup stored offsite
25
PACHELL, PG&E AND
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
P
CLERK
C+2
PER
NO
YES/NO
CA Opinion
26
ANNUAL REPORT TO CITY
Newspaper Insert
P
CLERK
PER
-0-
NO
YES/NO
CC Opinion
27
LEGAL. OPINIONS
P
ATTNY
C+5
-0-
YES
NO/NO
Duplicate copy of City Attorney
Restricted Access
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
EI = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
RETENTION PERIODS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PRIOR TO 1985 ARE ACCEPTED AS IS
PER =Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER - Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT
(Try CLERK
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD GLORIA YOUNG
COUNCIL APPROVAL.
CONTACT 13EV1sR1,Y 1 KLIN1 EXTENSION 2571
R SOLUTION
SERIFS
P1SSCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
TO RD
COPY
OFF
CENTER DESTROY
1INT/
vim!.
RI?MARKS
28
(..'01 11\1(211.
L IRECTORY/ROS'I ER
CLERK
PER
-0-
NO
YES/No
CC OPINION
i
29
ADMINISTRATION
(A) Attendance, Purchase
Rcgs and P. O.'s
11/P
ADS
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
Duplicate of Administrative
Services
(13) (;en] correspondence
Budgets
CLIsRK
C+2
-0-
Y1?S
NO/NO
CA OPINION
(C) Retention Schedule
11/P
CLERK
C+2
-0-
YI;S
NO/NO
CA OPINION
30
AFFIDAVITS OF
PUBLICATION Affidavits
filed chronologically
P
CLERK
C+I
4
YES
NO/N( )
CC OPINION
Affidavits within subject/project files
have the: same retention period as the
project
31
32
33
BONDS
FIN
TER
+1
11
-YES
NO/NO
Duplicate of Ihnanee •
ASSESSMENT'S
P
CLERK
TER
+2
13
YES
NO/N( )
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
H
CLERK
PER
-0-
NO
YES/NO
CC Opinion
CC Opinion
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M� Mi ofilm/Microfiche
RETENTION PERIODS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PRIOR TO 1985 ARE ACCEPTED AS IS
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT CITY CLERK
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT IIEAD GLORIA YOUNG -
COIJNCIL APPROVAL.
CONTACT BEVERLY .1. KLINE liXTENSION 2571
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
O 'F
CENTER
DESTROY
II1ST/
VITAL
REMARKS
34
SI113JI:C"I' FILES - Documents
and information submitted to
City Council. All subject tiles
included unless specifically set
forth by description above.
P
CLERK
C+2
5
YI;S
NO/NO
II
GC 34090
•
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P - Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
RETENTION PERIODS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PRIOR TO 1985 ARE ACCEPTED AS IS
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT !CAD JUNE FLI MING
COUNCIL Al'PROVAI.
CONTACT CONSIE FAIR EXTENSION 2121
RESOLUTION
SERII?S
DI;SCRIP'1'IUN
MIDIA
FORM
RE?CORI)
COPY
r)I:F
C1iNi'ER
DIiSTRUY
IlIS'E/
VITAI,
REMARKS
01
1
STAID REPORTS - Including
supporlingdoeumcnts
PIII/F
CM
I'ER
PER
Paper copy is
archival copy,
all others may
he destroyed
idler 5 yrs
YES/NO
'these documents may be microtitmeilli
after 5 years and they paper copy
offered to the Historical Association
(1C 34090.5
02
i
LEGISLATION -• Files and
general infiormation pertaining
to existing as well as pending
legislation
POI
CM
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
(IC 34090
03
SIBJECI' FILES - Files
established pertaining to various
subjects
P
CM
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
04
POLICIES/PROCEDURES
Official copies of all City
Policies & Procedures
H/P/I2
CM
PER
PER
Previous
version only
NO
NOM(
Each department should have a current
copy of the City's Policies & Procedures
05
INTERNET - Supporting
Documentation
P/ 1
CM
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
_.___11.
GC 34090
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
ATTORNEY
DEPARTM1:N-1. FIFA)) RIME FLEMING
COUNCIL, APPROVAL
CONTACT CONSIL FAIR EXTENSION 2123
RESOLUTION
SI:I&IiS
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
IORt4
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
IIIS'1'/
VITAL.
RI NARKS
06
ADMINISTRATION - Citron
I and Departmental Files
P11 VF
CM
C+2
-0-
Y1S
NO/NO
GC 340')0 - •
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
11= Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed Date,
2
M= Microfilm/Microftche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT N'I' HEAD PAUI, TAIL'(. N
COUNCIL APPROVAI.
CONTACT Pl (IGY TW?NN EXTENSION 2239
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RIX'ORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
I)IiSTROY
lHItil'/
VI'T'AL
REMARKS
ARTS & CULTURE
DIVISION
,
411/
01
ART LOAN PROGRAM
P
COM
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
GC 34090
02
VOI,UNTI ER RECORDS
PIF
COM
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
03
FACILITIES USAGE
Applications & Rental Permits
PIH
COM
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/*YES
*Renters
list for
current
year only
(IC 34090
Duplicate copy of renters list to he
stored off-stte
04
ACCOUNTING - Sales
receipts, Guild Sales Log,
Contracts (short form), Ledgers
& Claim Vouchers, Bills,
Deposits, Transit Books
P
COM
C+1
2 years
after audit or
3 years after
completion
of contract
YES
NO/NO
•
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed Date
M= Microfilm/Mierofrche
PER = Permanent
SIJP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT I WAD PAUL TH1I.TGEN
COUNCIL. APPROVAL.
CONTACT
PEOGY WINN EXTENSION 2239
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
FIIST/
DESTROY VITAL,
REMARKS
05
ADMINISTRATION
(A) Personnel - Current
Employees
Performance Reviews
and Work Schedules
P/F
FIR
For
Performance
Review
C+2
-0-
YES
NOINO
Reviews are duplicates of
!Inman Resources
(13) Security Documents,
Work Orders,
Correspondence,
Inventories, Logs and
Reports
P/l I/F
COM
C+2
-0-
YES
NOINO
OC 34090
(C) Policy, Procedures
Forms
PIE
COM
-0-
SUP
NO/NO
CA OPINION
(F)) Stores Reqs; Purchase
Orders & Contracts
I'/F
COM,
ASD &
CLERK
-0-
YES
NO/NO
Duplicate of Administrative
Services and City Clerk
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed Date
2
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY SERVICES
AT'T'ORNEY
DEPARTMENT I-IEAI) PAUL THILTGEN
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT PIGGY TWINN EXTENSION 2239
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DISCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER ER
DESTROY
MIST/
VI'T'AL
REMARKS
06
TI lEAT1iR RECORDS
Costume & Prop Loans and
Booth Level Settings
P
COM
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
GC 340')0
07
ART COLLECTION
P/11
COM
C+2
-0-
SUP
NO/YES
COMMUNITY SERVICES OPINION
OR
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
Agendas & Minutes
PAW
COM
P
-0-
NO
YIS/NO
LIBRARY
09
DATABASES
1IIF
COM
C+2
-0-
SIJP
NO/YES
LIBRAR Y OPINION
Duplicate copies to he sent offsite as
vital copy backup
-----e—
10
FEES/FINES - Financial Does,
Contracts, Reports & Cones
P/11/F
COM
C+1
2 years
after audit or
3 years after
completion
of contract
YES
NO/NO
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
3
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD PAUL TI IILTGI:N
COIJNC11, APPROVAL.
CON'T'ACT
PIGGY 'MINN EXTI NSiON 2239
RESOLUTION
SERIES DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
1)ESTRO Y
111S1
VITAI.
REMARKS
11
GRANTS
-1/F
COM
C+2
4 yrs
alter final
audit
Y1'.5
NO/NO
12
HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS
P/F/Photos
COM
PER
-0-
NO
YES/NO
ARCHIVIST OPINION
13
PUBLICITY/PUBLICATIONS
1'/F
LI13
PER
-0-
N()
YESINO
ARCHIVIST OPINION
14
STATE LIBRARY - Reimburse
P
LIB
C+2
5
YES
NO/NO
Audited by the State
15
SURVEYS
P/F
LIL3
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
GC 34090
HUMAN SERVICES
16
FINANCIALS - Claims,
Reports, Deposits and Logs
P/1-I/F
COM
C+1
4 yrs
after audit
YES
NO/NO
COMMUNITY SERVICES OPINION
17
COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Agendas and Minutes
P/F
'HS
P
-0-
NO
YES/NO
GC 34090
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H=Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
4
M= Microfilm/Mkrofiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER == Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD PAID, THILTGEN
COUNCIL. APPROVAL.
CONTACT PEGGY TWINN EX'T'ENSION 2239
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CI ?LATER
I)IiSTROY
1115T/
VEEAI.
RI NARKS
RECREATION
•
18
USE PERMITS - Fields, Courts,
Parks, Certificates of Insurance
& Log, and Group Agts.
P/1 -1/F
COM
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
GC 3409()
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
5
M= Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD RUBEN GRIJALVA
COUNCIL APPROVAI.
CONTACT PHIL CONSTANTINO EXTENSION 2233
RESOLIUFION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
11151!
yam.
REMARKS
01
FIRE PREVENTION
(A) Code Enlbreement
Actions, Site Plans,
Fire Alarm Testing,
Pressure Tests,
Negative
Declarations
P/11
FIRE
C+2
4
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
(B) Pcrmits - INC
t
P
FIRE
C+2
2
YES
NO/YES
FIRE OPINION
Duplicate ITS copy stored offsite for
vital backup
(C) Street and Number
Assignments
P
FIRE
C+2
2
YES
NO/YES
FIRE ()PINION
Building Division retains these
records.
ds.
02
INSPECTIONS
(A) Pre -Citation Letters
P/H
FIRE
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
(B) Record of Inspection
P/0
FIRE
- C+5
-0-
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H=Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M = Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP .= Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD RtJBEN GRIJALVA
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT PHIL CONSTANTINO EXTENSION 2233
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MED{A
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAE.
REMARKS
02
(C) Record of Inspection
II
ITS
C+9
-h-
- YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
03
CERTIFICATIONS - Flame
Resistance, Acceptance, Test
and Flush, Toxic Gas, Use
and Occupancy
P
FIRE
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
04
SPRINKLERS - Design, Flow,
'PM Sheet and Testing
P
FIRE
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
05
BUILDING - Plan Reviews, and
Alternate Means & Methods
P/O
BLDG
C+5
-0-
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
4
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M = Microfilm/Microfiche
2
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT
AT'T'ORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD RUREN GRIJALVA
COUNCIL APPROVAL
IMMINIMI
CONTACT PHIL CONSTANTINO EXTENSION 2231
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION FORM COPY
MEDIA
RECORD
OI'I'
CENTER
DESTROY
1IISTI
VITAL
REMARKS
06
FIRE INCIDENTS
`
, (A) Dispatch and Daily Logs
P
FIRE
C+2
4
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
(13) Field Reports
I. Fire Incidents &
Fire Investigation
Logs
P
FIRE
C+9
-0-
YES -
NO/NO
,
FIRE OPINION -
This may be imaged
2. Non -Fire
Incident
P
FIRE
C+5
-0-
YES
NO/NO
3. Arson Fires
P
POLICE
C+9
-0-
NO
YES/NO
4. Non - Arson Fires
P
FIRE
C+9
-0-
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
i
i
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H=Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M = Microfilm/Microfiche
3
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION. SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAL) RIJBEN GRIJALVA
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT P1111. CONSTANTINO EXTENSION 2233 •
IIIIIMMII IIIIMMIt
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
H1STl
VI"I'AI"
REMARKS
07
HAZMAT
(A) Permits: Environmental
Assessment Worksheets,
Lung Fonn, Short Form,
CEQA & Additional
Approval Permits
P
DIRE
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
(B) Calculations, Seismic and
Secondary Containments
P
FIRE
C+2
-0-
SUP
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
(C) Dept. Generated Cleanup
Reports or Summaries,
RMPPs (Risk Management
Prevention Plans)
P
FIRE
C+2
10
YES
NO/NO
(D) Investigation Reports
P
FIRE
C+2
10
YES
YES/NO
FIRE OPINION
07
(E) Hazards Materials
Management Plan
P/H
FIRE
C+2
10
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION Ili
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M = Microfilm/Microfiche
4
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1 DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAL) RUBEN GRIJALVA
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT PI 1I1, CONSTANTINO EXTENSION 2233
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DE'SCRIPT'ION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
,CENTER
DESTROY
1IIST/
VI'1'AI.
RI NARKS
08
UNDERGROUND TANKS
ill
(A) Closures
P/11
FIRE
C+2
PER
NO
YES/NO
FIRE OPINION
(13) Periodic Testing and
Monitoring, and special
reports
P/1-1
FIRE
C+2
10
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
May he microfilmed
(C) Reports, Fact Sheets and
Studies
P/1-1
FIRE
C+2
I (l
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
09
ENGINE/TRUCK
EQUIPMENT
(A) Daily & Monthly
P
FIRE
C
2
YES
NO/NO
DMV REQUIREMENT
_(13) DMV Audit
P
FIRE
C+2
15
YES
NO/NO
DMV REQUIREMENT
(C) Maintenance Program
P
FIRE
C+2
2
YES
NO/NO
DMV REQUIREMENT •
10
SPECIAL PROGRAMS Strike
Teams & Mutual Aid Responses
P/H
FIRE
C+2
10
YES
NO/N(1
FIRE OPINION
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M = Microfilm/Microfiche
5
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Tennination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD RUI3EN GRIJALVA •
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT PHIL. CONSTANTINO EXTENSION 2233
RESOLU`IION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
vim!.
REMARKS
11
PARAMEDICS
_
(A) Training 8c Testing
P/H
FIRE
C+2
10
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
(13) Patient Contact Reports
P/H
FIRE
C+2
10
YES
NO/NO
Restricted Access. May he imaged and
all other fonmats he destroyed.
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T= Tape
FD = Filed Date
M = Microfilm/Microfiche
6
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD RUUi3EN ORIJALVA
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT PE -III. CONSTANTINO EXTENSION 2233
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD)
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
1IIST/
VITAL
REMARKS
12
EMPLOYEE FILES
(A) Individual Files: Training
Records, Course
Completion Certificates
P
FIRE
C+2
10
YES
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
(I3) DMV Driver Tests, and
driving records.
P
FIRE
C+2
2
YES
NO/NO
DMV REQ1)IREMENT
13
INJURY - Individual and
Summary Seats, Employees
Accident and Exposure Reports
P/H
FIRE
C
4
YES
NO/NO
FIRE ()PINION
Medical and injury reports retained by
I luman Resources Risk Management
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M = Microfilm/Microfiche
7
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD RUBEN GRIJALVA
COUNCIL APPROVAL.
CONTACT PHIL CONSTANTINO EXTENSION 2233
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
- MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIS -I'/
VIJ'AI.
REMARKS
14
ADMINISTRATION
W
(A) General Orders, MOA's,
and Policies & Procedures
P/11
FIRE
C
PER
NO
NO/NO
FIRE OPINION
MOA's are retained by 11 unan
Resources Department.
(B) Strategic Plans & Master
Planning Documents.
P/H/T
FIRE
C
PER
NO
YES/NO
FIRE OPINION •
May be microfilmed
(C) Correspondence, Memos,
Special Studies and
Reports, Committee
Reports, Meeting
Minutes, and File Reviews
P/H
FIRE
C+2
2
YES
NO/NO
GC 34090
(D) Attendance and time-
keeping records,
staffing rosters, and
leave reports.
PM
FIN
C
-0-
YES
NO/NO
Duplicate of Finance Uepartmelli
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T=Tape
FD = Filed Date
M = Microfilm/Microfiche
8
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ARE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAL) RI JBEN GRIJALVA
COUNCIL APPROVAL.
CONTACT PHIL CONSTANTINO EXTENSION 2233
RESOLIYI'ION
SERIES DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
I11S'r/
VflAI.
REMARKS •
(E) P.O.'s, Contracts, and
Accounting Files
P/11
FIN
C+2
-0-
YES
NOM°
Duplicate of Finance Department.
•
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
0 = optical Disk
P=Paper
T = Tape PER = Permanent
FD = Filed Date SUP = Supersede
M = Microfilm/Microfiche TER = Termination
9
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
Human Resources
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD Jay Rounds
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT Randy Rafoth EXTENSION 2294
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
REMARKS
EMPLOYMENT
t
01
RECRUITMENT -Applications,
Resumes Alternate Lists
P111
HR
C+1
2
YES
NO/NO
49 IlSC Sections 2000e -R;
2(100c-12; 29 CFR Section
1602.12 and 1602.14
02
PERSONNEL FILES
P
HR
TER
+2
13
YES
Alter 15 years
all copies
destroyed
NO/NO
29 CFR Section 1627.3
Labor Relations Section 1 174
Restricted Access
Microfilm after 2 years and
throw paper away
03
RETIREMENT - Public
Employee Retirement System
HIP/F
I-IR
TER
+ 2
2
YES
NO/YES
Backup
copy held
by State
29 l 1SC Section 1001 • 13141;
04
CLASSIFICATION
P/I1
HR
. C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
Labor Come Section 1197.5{d)
BENEFITS
05
BENEFIT PLAN - DECAP,
Deferred Comp, Dental, EAP,
Life, Medical, Travel & Vision
H/F/P
HR
C+2
2
YES
NO/NO
29 CFR Section 1627_3 '
06
CLAIMS - Health, Vision, Life,
Dental
P
J
HR
C+2
2
YES
NO/NO
FIR OPINION
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
M = Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
Human Resources
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD Jay Rounds
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT Randy Rafoth - EXTENSION 2294
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
REMARKS
RISK MANAGEMENT
er
07
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Claim Files
P
FIR
TER
3
YES
NO/N()
Labor Code Section 5410 Files are held
at Administrator's (Alice, City only
keeps working file
08
f
ACCEL JPA Agenda Files
I'
HR
C4-2
5
YES
NO/NO
FIR OPINION
09
DMV - Pull Notices
P
HR
C+2
2
YES
NO/NO
Ilk OPINION
10
DRUG TESTING
HA'
HR
C+1
4
YES
NO/NO
49 CFR Section 193.9
Restricted Acess
11
SAFETY REPORTS
FI/P
IIR
C+5
P
Keep only
paper copy
YES/NO
HR OPINION
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H = Hard Disk
O = Optical Disk
P = Paper M = Microfilm/Microfiche
T = Tape PER = Permanent
FD = Filed Date SUP = Supersede
2 TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
Human Resources
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD Jay Rounds
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT Randy Rafoth EXTENSION 2294
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
1
REMARKS
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT
• 1
12
COMMUTE ALTERNATIVE? -
Participant List, Voucher
Logs and TDM Survey
IVP
I-IR
C+2
2
YES
NO/NO
I
13AAQh113 Opinion
13
TRAINING - Program Lists,
Instructor Lists, Class Rosters,
and Evaluations
H/P
I IR
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
I IR OPINION
EMPLOYEE
RELATIONS
14
NEGOTIATIONS - Notebooks,
Correspondence, Contracts,
Notes, and MOA
H/P
HR
C+6,
4
YES
NOM()
29 USC So:bons 211 (c),
203 (m), 207 (g)
Restrict-zd Access
15
COMPENSATION - Mgtnnt.
Salary History Sheets, Job
Descriptions, Salary Surveys,
Compensation Plans
I1/P
HR
C+2
5
YES
NO/O
I IR OPINION
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
H=Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
3
M = Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
Human Resources
ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT HEAD Jay Rounds
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CONTACT Randy Rafoth EXTENSION 229-4
RESOLUTION
SERIES
DESCRIPTION
MEDIA
FORM
RECORD
COPY
OFF
CENTER
DESTROY
HIST/
VITAL
REMARKS
16
GRIEVANCES - Arbitration,
Grievances, Reports, SEIU
Window Period Requests,
Sexual Harassment and
Discrimination
1.1/P
IIR
C+2
5
YES
NO/NO
�y
29 CHt Secti m 1602.21 (h)
Restricted Access
17
ADMINISTRATION
(A) Corresp, Timecards
Contracts, Subject Files,
Budgets & Projects
PIHIF
1-IR
C+2
-0-
YES
NOMO
(13) Policies, Rules, Bills
and Regulations
PM
HR
C+2
-0-
YES
NO/NO
IIR OPINION
(C) VMC's and Awards
P/H
IIR
C
P
NO
YES/NO
1 IR OPINION
C = Current
F = Floppy Disk
I-1= Hard Disk
0 = Optical Disk
P = Paper
T = Tape
FD = Filed Date
4
M = Microfilm/Microfiche
PER = Permanent
SUP = Supersede
TER = Termination