§ 2-13.05. Unclaimed property: Storage and holding period.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all unclaimed property in the possession of the Police Department shall be held and stored by the Chief of Police for a period of at least three (3) months. Such unclaimed property can be stored at available locations within the City as may be necessary or convenient pursuant to Police Department procedures and as may be determined by the Chief of Police. Unclaimed property or property otherwise received by the Police Department that is refuse, solid or liquid waste, presents an immediate threat to public health or safety, or otherwise does not permit of practical, safe and reasonably efficient storage may be disposed of immediately by the City. Notwithstanding the three (3) month time period stated above, when the City obtains possession of personal property from a person for temporary safekeeping pursuant to Civil Code Section 2080.10, the property must be held by the Police Department for up to sixty (60) days unless a valid extension is requested by the owner under Civil Code Section 2080.10.

(§ 1, Ord. 465, eff. April 8, 1981 as amended by § 1, Ord. No. 1283, eff. February 8, 2018)