COVID summonses
| Tracking # |
R011119-051721 |
| Submitted | May 17, 2021 |
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From: Michael Tracey
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
A record of all police-issued summonses for violations of the Governor's executive order related to COVID-19, or violations of any county or municipal ordinances related to COVID-19, from the period of March 1, 2020 to May 17, 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Michael Tracey
From: Santa Monica Police Department
Dear Michael Tracey:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Santa Monica. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the California Government Code, Section 6253(c). Your request was received in this office on 5/17/2021 and given the reference number R011119-051721 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
A record of all police-issued summonses for violations of the Governor's executive order related to COVID-19, or violations of any county or municipal ordinances related to COVID-19, from the period of March 1, 2020 to May 17, 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Michael Tracey
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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted within the next 10 calendar days about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The California Public Records Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
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City of Santa Monica
From: Santa Monica Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 17, 2021, Reference # R011119-051721.
Dear Michael Tracey,
The City of Santa Monica received a public records request from you dated May 17, 2021. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
A record of all police-issued summonses for violations of the Governor's executive order related to COVID-19, or violations of any county or municipal ordinances related to COVID-19, from the period of March 1, 2020 to May 17, 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Michael Tracey
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Please log in to the GovQA system at the following link to retrieve the City's response to your request. Public Records Request - R011119-051721
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Jamie Wand
City of Santa Monica
From: Michael Tracey
Hello, here is an updated version of my request, in line with your specifications:
A record of all police-issued summonses for violations of the Governor's "stay at home" order related to COVID-19, from the period of March 1, 2020 to May 17, 2021.
From: Santa Monica Police Department
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07/06/2021
Michael Tracey
MuckRock News DEPT MR 112601 411A Highland Ave
Somerville MA 02144
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 17, 2021., Reference # R011119-051721.
Dear Michael Tracey,
The City of Santa Monica received a public information request from you on May 17, 2021. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
A record of all police-issued summonses for violations of the Governor's executive order related to COVID-19, or violations of any county or municipal ordinances related to COVID-19, from the period of March 1, 2020 to May 17, 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Michael Tracey
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Based on your June 17, 2021 communication, you did not clarify your request. Are you looking for violations related to Santa Monica Code Section 2.16.100 regarding failure to wear a mask? Please respond to this letter identifying for which municipal code you are seeking records. Using the link below, you may access the municipal code.
Please respond within ten days from the date of this letter, otherwise we will close your request.
Sincerely,
City of Santa Monica
From: Michael Tracey
Hello, I am submitting a new request for records of violations of Santa Monica Code Section 2.16.100, regarding failure to wear a mask, from the period of March 1, 2020 to present.
Thank you,
Michael Tracey
From: Santa Monica Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 17, 2021, Reference # R011119-051721-- 14-Day Extension.
Dear Michael Tracey:
The City of Santa Monica (the “City”) received your Public Records Act request on May 17, 2021. As allowed pursuant to Government Code section 6253, subdivision (c), we require an additional 14 days to respond to your request due to the following circumstance(s): The need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, among two or more components of the City having substantial subject matter interest therein.
In the case of electronic records, the need to compile data or to construct a computer report to extract data.
The City anticipates that it will respond to your public records request on October 18, 2021. We appreciate your patience. Sincerely, Jamie Wand
City of Santa Monica
From: Santa Monica Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 17, 2021, Reference # R011119-051721.
Dear Michael Tracey,
The City of Santa Monica received a public records request from you dated May 17, 2021. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
A record of all police-issued summonses for violations of the Governor's executive order related to COVID-19, or violations of any county or municipal ordinances related to COVID-19, from the period of March 1, 2020 to May 17, 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Michael Tracey
Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/
Please log in to the GovQA system at the following link to retrieve the City's response to your request. Public Records Request - R011119-051721
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Jamie Wand
City of Santa Monica
From: Michael Tracey
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $60.62 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Santa Monica Police Department
Virginia Connolly / Records Unit
333 Olympic Dr
Santa Monica, CA 90401
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 18, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 18, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #R011119-051721.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Santa Monica Police Department
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01/11/2022
Michael Tracey
MuckRock News DEPT MR 112601 411A Highland Ave
Somerville MA 02144
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 17, 2021., Reference # R011119-051721.
Dear Michael Tracey,
The City of Santa Monica received a public information request from you on May 17, 2021. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
A record of all police-issued summonses for violations of the Governor's executive order related to COVID-19, or violations of any county or municipal ordinances related to COVID-19, from the period of March 1, 2020 to May 17, 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Michael Tracey
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In the last letter sent on October 12, 2021, you were quoted a fee of $60.62 to be paid prior to the release of the report you requested. If you have submitted your payment, to whom was it directed as nothing has been received. If not, please remit payment and the report will be released. Payment should be sent to the Santa Monica Police Department; ATTN: Virginia Connolly; Records Unit; 333 Olympic Drive; Santa Monica CA 90401.
Sincerely,
City of Santa Monica
From: Muckrock Staff
Hello,
Attached is our record of the check used to pay the fee for this request. It looks like it has been
deposited by this department and stamped with the relevant information.
Thank you for your assistance with this request!
[attachment redacted]
From: Santa Monica Police Department
From: Santa Monica Police Department
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01/18/2022
Michael Tracey
MuckRock News DEPT MR 112601 411A Highland Ave
Somerville MA 02144
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 17, 2021., Reference # R011119-051721.
Dear Michael Tracey,
The City of Santa Monica received a public information request from you on May 17, 2021. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
A record of all police-issued summonses for violations of the Governor's executive order related to COVID-19, or violations of any county or municipal ordinances related to COVID-19, from the period of March 1, 2020 to May 17, 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Michael Tracey
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The listing you requested has been made available through this request. The Santa Monica Police Department was able to locate one citation for failure to wear a mask. We have provided you with a listing of all citations issued under the City's Municipal Code section 2.16.100. The municipal code section has also been added for reference.
Sincerely,
City of Santa Monica
