Vallejo city attorney calendars and expense reports
| Tracking # |
19-355 |
| Submitted | June 16, 2019 |
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From: Dan Rubins
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
- Calendar entries, including the names of participants, start and end time, subject, as well as the body or agenda and attachments of any calendar invites since January 1, 2019 for Claudia Quintana, Randy Risner, Kelly Trujillo, Shannon Eckmeyer, Katelyn Knight, Timothy Smyth, and Dylan Brady, as well as any other lawyers (employees or contractors) in the City Attorney’s office.
- Expense reports submitted in 2019 by the individuals above.
- Telephone records for 2019 for the individuals above.
I understand, as I am sure you do, that certain portions of the records will need to be partially redacted when the record includes, in the words of the California Department of Justice’s October 2017 Public Records Guidelines, “investigative records, drafts, confidential legal advice, records prepared in connection with litigation, and information that may be kept confidential pursuant to other state or federal statutes.” I assume no other redactions will be necessary or allowed by your office. When making a redaction please indicate the basis for such a determination.
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,
Dan Rubins
From: Office Of The City Attorney
City of Vallejo
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From: Office Of The City Attorney
City of Vallejo
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #19-355:
On June 17, 2019, we received your PRA request.
Pursuant to California Government Codes section 6253, the City of Vallejo shall, within 10 days from the receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency.
Under certain limited circumstances, the city may extend this time limit. With regard to your request, the City will make a determination by July 11, 2019 (14 additional calendar days from the day due). This extension is necessary due to:
To search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments separate from the office processing the request.
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From: Office Of The City Attorney
City of Vallejo
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #19-355:
My office represents the City of Vallejo (the “City”) in connection with the City’s response to your PRA Request sent and received on June 17, 2019. I have been authorized by our client to provide a determination on your request for records.
The City has identified records that appear to respond to your request. As you are likely aware, the California Public Records Act permits a local agency to withhold from disclosure certain records that are exempt from disclosure. (Gov. Code § 6250 et seq.) The City will be redacting or withholding records responsive to your request, pursuant to one or a combination of the following exemptions:
1. Attorney-client communications are exempt from disclosure pursuant to Section 954 of the California Evidence Code, which is incorporated into the Public Records Act through California Government Code Section 6254(k)
2. Attorney work product is exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Evidence Code and Section 2018.030 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, which are incorporated into the Public Records Act through California Government Code Section 6254(k).
3. Information that is part of the City’s decision-making process is protected if disclosure would expose an agency's decision-making process in such a way as to discourage candid discussion within the agency and thereby undermine the agency's ability to perform its functions, through the deliberative process privilege. (Gov. Code § 6255; see also Wilson v. Superior Court (1996) 51 Cal. App. 1136, 1142.) California Government Code Section 6255 exempts from disclosure documents which are protected by the deliberative process privilege. (Times Mirror Co. v. Superior Court (1991) 53 Cal.3d 1325, 1342.)
4. The information is exempt from disclosure pursuant to California Government Code Section 6254(c), which exempts from disclosure personnel, medical or similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
5. The information is exempt from disclosure pursuant to California Government Code Section 6254(b), which exempts from disclosure records pertaining to pending litigation until such litigation has been finally adjudicated or settled.
6. The information is protected by the privacy provisions of Article I, Section 1 of the California Constitution, incorporated into the Public Records Act through California Government Code Section 6254(k).
7. The information is exempt from disclosure pursuant to California Government Section 6255, as the public interest served in not disclosing the information clearly outweighs the public interest served by disclosure.
The Public Records Act requires the City to provide a written response when a records request is denied, either in whole or in part. (Gov. Code § 6255, subd. (b).) The Public Records Act also requires that notification of denial of any request for records must include the names and titles or positions of each person responsible for the denial. (Gov. Code § 6253, subd. (d).) With the name and title provided below, this correspondence fulfills both of the aforementioned legal requirements.
Given the volume of responsive records and the need to review those records for information exempt from disclosure under the PRA, the City will provide disclosable records to you subject to the exemptions described above (and any further exemptions found during review) in accordance with the following production schedule: August 15, 2019 and September 15, 2019. If we are able to make the records available prior to the dates indicated above, we will do so. Likewise, if we require additional time to complete the review and redaction, if necessary, of the responsive documents, we will notify you in writing on or before the above listed dates.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any additional questions or concerns.
Samantha Chen
for BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
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From: Office Of The City Attorney
City of Vallejo
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #19-355:
The City is continuing to search for, collect, and review records responsive to this request. The City expects to produce disclosable records subject to any applicable exemptions, if any, by August 23, 2019. If the City is able to make records available prior to this, we will do so. Likewise, if additional time will be needed to complete the review and redaction of the responsive documentation, we will so notify you in writing.
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From: Office Of The City Attorney
City of Vallejo
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #19-355:
This letter further responds to your PRA Request sent and received by the City on June 17, 2019.
The City has identified records that appear to respond to your request. Those documents are being made available to you in electronic format through the following link. You may access the documents by clicking the link below.
https://www.imanageshare.com/pd/7HXfWCJoqIq
Please notify us if you have any problems accessing the documents through the above link.
As discussed in my prior correspondence, the PRA permits a local agency to withhold from disclosure certain records that are exempt from disclosure. (Gov. Code § 6250 et seq.) Please be advised, the City is withholding certain records from disclosure, in whole or in part, pursuant to the following exemptions:
* Attorney-client communications are exempt from disclosure pursuant to Section 954 of the California Evidence Code, which is incorporated into the Public Records Act through California Government Code Section 6254(k)
* Attorney work product is exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Evidence Code and Section 2018.030 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, which are incorporated into the Public Records Act through California Government Code Section 6254(k).
* Information that is part of the City’s decision-making process is protected if disclosure would expose an agency's decision-making process in such a way as to discourage candid discussion within the agency and thereby undermine the agency's ability to perform its functions, through the deliberative process privilege. (Gov. Code § 6255; see also Wilson v. Superior Court (1996) 51 Cal. App. 1136, 1142.) California Government Code Section 6255 exempts from disclosure documents which are protected by the deliberative process privilege. (Times Mirror Co. v. Superior Court (1991) 53 Cal.3d 1325, 1342.)
* The information is exempt from disclosure pursuant to California Government Code Section 6254(c), which exempts from disclosure personnel, medical or similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
* The information is exempt from disclosure pursuant to California Government Code Section 6254(b), which exempts from disclosure records pertaining to pending litigation until such litigation has been finally adjudicated or settled.
The Public Records Act requires the City to provide a written response when a records request is denied, either in whole or in part. (Gov. Code § 6255, subd. (b).) The Public Records Act also requires that notification of denial of any request for records must include the names and titles or positions of each person responsible for the denial. (Gov. Code § 6253, subd. (d).) With the name and title provided below, this correspondence fulfills both of the aforementioned legal requirements.
This release of records constitutes the City’s response to your PRA request. The City has searched for, collected, reviewed, and disclosed all non-privileged records which appear responsive to your request. The City thus deems this request complete. Thank you for your patience.
Samantha Chen
for BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
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From: Office Of The City Attorney
City of Vallejo
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Record request #19-355 has been closed and published.
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