city of Chula Vista

File #: 18-0117    Name: Citywide Records Retention Schedule Update
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/20/2018 Final action: 3/20/2018
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 3422 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RESCINDING SUBSECTION 2.25.230(C) OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE RECORD RETENTION POLICY FOR AUDIO RECORDINGS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSION MEETINGS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Attachments: 1. Ordinance, 2. Exhibit 1 - Retention Schedule
Related files: 18-0064
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ORDINANCE NO. 3422 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RESCINDING SUBSECTION 2.25.230(C) OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE RECORD RETENTION POLICY FOR AUDIO RECORDINGS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSION MEETINGS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)

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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the ordinance.

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SUMMARY
Adoption of the resolution would implement a revised Citywide Records Retention Schedule (Retention Schedule) to improve and update the existing Records Management Program. Adoption of the ordinance would modify the Municipal Code to remove reference to the retention policy for audio recordings of Board and Commission meetings in the Municipal Code, as the retention policy of those records has been consolidated with and accounted for in the revised Retention Schedule.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable

DISCUSSION

Background
One of the primary purposes for records management is to ensure that information is available when it is needed. To do this efficiently and thoroughly, records must be identified, organized, maintained for the requisite number of years, and then archived for permanent retention or documented when destroyed....

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