Long Beach Fire Department Sworn Employees Zip Codes
| Tracking # |
C012519-100321 |
| Submitted | Oct. 2, 2021 |
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From: Greg Buhl
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
—Documents sufficient to show the zip code and city of residence of every sworn employee of the Long Beach Fire Department.*
*I have made this same request of the LBPD as PRA request P005736 (filed January 6, 2021, fulfilled August 31, 2021). The LBPD responded by providing a PDF with two columns (city and zip code) and a row for each officer. The LBPD data shows 81.5% of officers commute from outside Long Beach—many from Covid-19 hotspot in Orange County and one from as far away as Texas.
This request is in line with the precedent the ACLU and LA Times have established with the LAPD's public records department. If you prefer not to make a seperate list, I will accept a redacted copy of the LBFD call-out roster or other such document.
The requested data will be made available to the general public and will appear in the Beachcomber and other media outlets as part of their reporting on the Public Safety Unions' opposition to Covid-19 public health measures. This request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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,
Greg Buhl
From: City Manager's Office
Dear Greg Buhl:
Thank you for submitting a request for public records to the City of Long Beach. Pursuant to California Government Code § 6253, staff will review your request and respond within 10 days to notify you if there are responsive records, or if an extension is necessary to determine whether responsive records exist.
If your request was received after business hours or on a weekend or holiday, the next business day will be considered the date of receipt. The 10-day response period starts with the first calendar day after the date of receipt (Ca. Civ. Code, § 10).
You may be contacted by a City staff member if there are questions regarding your request.
Thank you again for contacting the City of Long Beach. You may track the status of your request here in My Request Center.
From: City Manager's Office
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RE: Public Records Request Reference Number: C012519-100321
Thank you for submitting your request for public records. Occasionally, we experience a delay in searching for records. Consequently, pursuant to Government Code 6253 (c), the City of Long Beach is extending the time within which to identify responsive documents by fourteen (14) calendar days.
The City will make every effort to provide responsive records in a reasonable time. You will be notified by October 28, 2021 of the following:
* Whether the City has records responsive to your request, and the page count and required payment, if applicable, to produce copies of such records, and/or
* Whether the City has records responsive to your request, but which are exempt from disclosure and the reasons for exemption.
If you have any questions, please contact the Records Coordinator Office at (562) 570-6711.
From: City Manager's Office
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RE: Public Records Request Reference Number: C012519-100321
Dear Greg Buhl,
In response to PRA # C012519-100321 received on 10/3/2021, the City of Long Beach has determined that responsive records exist and will be disclosed. City staff is working on compiling and reviewing the appropriate documents and will produce them promptly within a reasonable time frame. Staff will notify you upon producing records if portions of documents will be withheld from disclosure due to exemptions in accordance with law.
Thank you for contacting the City of Long Beach. If you have any questions, please call (562) 570-6680.
Thank you,
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #C012519-100321.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: City Manager's Office
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Hi, Mr. Buhl,
Fire is working on gathering these records. They've had a lot of turnover in their admin staff lately, and have recruited someone from another Department to help them with their PRA backlog. They recently acknowledged that they know they owe me records to then forward to you for this. I'll most certainly release as soon as I receive them.
Best,
Megan Felix
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #C012519-100321.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #C012519-100321.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #C012519-100321.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: City Manager's Office
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Hi, Mr. Buhl,
I've asked the Fire Department to upload records ASAP.
Best,
Megan Felix
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #C012519-100321.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #C012519-100321.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 3, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #C012519-100321.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: City Manager's Office
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Hi, Mr. Buhl,
The Fire Department has finally provided records. My boss will review and release them to you by 10.4 (she's on vacation, but will review when she returns next week).
Best,
Megan Felix
From: City Manager's Office
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RE: Public Records Request Reference # C012519-100321
Dear Greg Buhl,
In response to your request for public records received on 10/3/2021 8:39:55 PM and tracked as PRA # C012519-100321, the City of Long Beach has produced all of the available responsive records. The City is withholding some documents or information pursuant to Ca. Govt. Code § 7922.000 (Public interest).
PRA Request # C012519-100321 is now closed.
Thank you for contacting the City of Long Beach. If you have any questions, please call (562) 570-6680.
Thank you,
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