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CPRA

What is a Reasonable Fee

[…] of generators, underground storage tanks, and other public records regarding the storage and use of hazardous materials. The total charge for the six lists is $1,278.00. The County Attorney will not waive the fees, stating they were established by the Board of Supvervisors. What can be done to obtain the records at a reasonable fee?

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Traffic Accident and DMV Records

[…] a public document available for review and the Vehicle Code lists five portions available for review "upon request", but the DMV is saying its only for review by the parties involved in the case. Can I access this information? Is it illegal, after obtaining the public information, to pass it along to a third […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Trade secrets in public records

In early May 2007, the media revealed that the city manager had entered into a written confidentiality agreement with representatives of a major sports team. The parties to the agreement deemed in the document that certain information to be disclosed to the City would be "trade secrets." Further, it was reported that such "trade […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act

Spanish Translator at School Board Meetings

At a recent school board meeting attended by 600 community members and staff, the district attempted to deny translation of the meeting. 80% of the audience was Spanish speaking. Is the district required to provide a translator if needed?

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act CPRA School Records

School District agenda packets

I have submitted a phone request to my local School District for copies of the Board Packet. I was refused, stating that "it was not their policy." I then sent a Certified Letter citing legal references and demanding the documents. They are still delaying and refusing.

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act CPRA

School Board Agenda Packets Availability

[…] is that districts only need to notice a meeting 48 hours in advance, but that school board packets become public record as soon as they're sent to the trustees. The school district that I cover has asked that I wait until Monday to pick up board packets that are sent to the trustees Friday. […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Requesting surveillance tapes

I have been trying to get the below questions from a sheriff station, but unfortunately they have given me the runaround. I was hoping your agency could assist me with my inquiries. How do I request surveillance tape that was shot in the booking cell of the West Hollywood Sheriff Station? How long do […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Requesting Audio Tapes, Time of Response

[…] the Executive Committee of a Neighborhood Council, I requested copies of the audio and video tapes taken of the meeting because of objectionable comments made about me by one of the board members. I was told during that meeting by the committee members that I could have copies and would be contacted shortly with […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Request Denials, No Documentation

[…] documentation" regarding a municipal action being taken that may require a primary legal action? Our Economic Development Director is hiring a consultant to counter a member of the public's nomination of a building to the State Historic Resource Register and I was told that verbally. However, when I ask about it officially, I get […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA School Records

Records Request, Community College, and Time Limits

I personally served (Hand Delivered) a Community College back in April a CPRA request for information. Their attorney sent me a partial package. However, the main portion of information has not been sent. As a result, the attorney stated that his paralegal was working on it and that it would be sent out right away. […]

June 14, 2009