Ronald Austin v. Burbank Police Dept., 19STCP04741
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner Ronald Austin (“Austin”) seeks a writ of mandate directing Respondent City of Burbank[1] (“City”) to comply with Austin’s California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) request to disclose the name of the homeowner of the residence where the Burbank Police Department (“BPD”) discovered a drug lab in May 2019.
The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision.
A. Statement of the Case
1. Petition
Petitioner Austin commenced this proceeding on November 4, 2019, alleging causes of action for mandamus and declaratory relief pursuant to the CPRA. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows.
On October 15, 2019, Austin received word that a certain individual had reported being arrested in connection with a drug lab. On the same day, Austin sent an email request to BPD asking for the name o
Hearing Date
July 14, 2020
Type
Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)
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Ronald Austin v. Burbank Police Dept., 19STCP04741
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner Ronald Austin (“Austin”) seeks a writ of mandate directing Respondent City of Burbank[1] (“City”) to comply with Austin’s California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) request to disclose the name of the homeowner of the residence where the Burbank Police Department (“BPD”) discovered a drug lab in May 2019.
The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision.
A. Statement of the Case
1. Petition
Petitioner Austin commenced this proceeding on November 4, 2019, alleging causes of action for mandamus and declaratory relief pursuant to the CPRA. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows.
On October 15, 2019, Austin received word that a certain individual had reported being arrested in connection with a drug lab. On the same day, Austin sent an email request to BPD asking for the name o