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Updated 05/2023
City of San Luis Obispo
Request for Public Records
TheCaliforniaPublic Records Act (Government Code .etset.) was enactedto ensure public
records are available for inspection by members of the public. Completion ofthis form will assist staff
inidentifyingrelatedrecordsto accurately complete your request.
Requested recordswill be distributed tothe email addressthat is listed onthis form,unless directed
otherwiseby City staff. Requestsfor printed recordswill require payment su
Comprehensive FeeSchedule.Payment mustbe rendered prior to production ofprinted materials.
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Name:_______________________________________________ Date:______________________
LastFirst
Address:________________________________________________________________________
Street & Unit #City StateZip
Email: _____________________________________________Phone: _______________________
Release Forms
Requests for certain public records legally require release forms to be submitted for records to be
distributed to the requestor. To help expedite your request, please read below and ensure additional
information is submitted along with this public records request form.
Personal healthinformation
Records containing personal health information require a HIPAA Release Form. Examples
o HIPAA Release Form
Printed residential and/or commercial building plans
The Public Records Act does not allow the release of printed copies of this material withoutthe
permission of the architect/engineer copyright owner.The public records requestor is
responsiblefor obtaining said authorization by completing allthree release formslisted
below. You may call the Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 to find out
the name of the copyright owner. In-person viewing of plans do not require release forms.
o Copies of Plans Affidavit
o Plan Request Architect/Engineer Authorization
o Plan Request Owner Authorization
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Record Information: List the records you are requesting. Specify relevantinformation such as:
subject, title, incident number, location/address, person(s) involved, project name, etc.
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Questions may be directed to the City -7100.
Submit Completed Forms To:
cityclerk@slocity.org
OR
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
YOUR REQUEST WILL BE PROCESSED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT (PRA). California
Government Code Section 7921.An Agency shall notify the requestor within 10 days from receipt of request with a
Determination which states if the Agency is in possession, in whole or in part, of the requested documents, and possible legal
exemptions which prohibit the release of non-disclosable documents, as outlined per the PRA. In some instances, an Agency
may require an extensionofup to 14 days to provide a Determination, as authorized by the PRA. A notice will be provided to the
requestor setting forth the reasons for the extension and the date onwhich a Determination is expected to be supplied.
Hogan Lovells US LLP
4 Embarcadero Center
Suite 3500
San Francisco, CA 94111
T +1 415 374 2300
F +1 415 374 2499
www.hoganlovells.com
June 20, 2024
Via Email
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Re: Public Records Act Request
Tank Farm Road Facilities (276 and 281 Tank Farm Road)
Spill/Incident Response Activities
To Whom it May Concern,
In accordance with the California Public Records Act, Cal. Gov’t Code § 6250 et seq., we
are requesting all available information regarding your involvement with any spill/incident
response activities (i.e., responding to a spill and any associated follow-up from the
incident) at the properties located at 276 Tank Farm Road and 281 Tank Farm Road in
San Luis Obispo, California (referred to as the Facilities) as well as at any location along
Tank Farm Road within a quarter mile of the Facilities from 1960 to the present day.
The scope of this request includes, but is not limited to, the following information:
Details of any spill/incident response activities at the Facilities as well as
spill/incident response activities within a quarter mile of the Facilities along Tank
Farm Road;
Information on the specific fire retardant products (if any) used during spill/incident
response activities at or within a quarter mile of the Facilities along Tank Farm
Road, including brand names and formulations;
Any records indicating the presence or potential presence of PFAS compounds
present in fire retardant products used during spill/incident response activities;
Details on how spill/incident response cleanup occurred at the Facilities or within
a quarter mile of the Facilities along Tank Farm Road;
Correspondence between any representative of Union Oil Company of California
(aka Union Oil Co., Unocal, and Union 76) and the City of San Luis Obispo relating
to spill/incident response activities at the 276 Tank Farm Road Facility; and
Any pictures, maps or drawings supporting or documenting spill/incident response
activities at the Facilities.
If there are records, reports, or documents pertaining to this request, we request copies
of such materials. In the absence of specific records, please provide a written confirmation
of the same. In accordance with Gov’t Code § 6253, Hogan Lovells agrees to pay
reasonable fees incurred by you in responding to this request. In the event that such fees
are anticipated to exceed $500, please contact me in advance at
maia.jorgensen@hoganlovells.com or (415) 374-2306 to discuss cost.
Below is some potential cross-reference nomenclature that may assist in your records
retrieval.
Property Addresses: 276 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
P.O. Box 661, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Route 3, Box 180, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
281 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
Facility Names: San Luis Obispo Tank Farm
Union Oil Tank Farm
Northern Division Pipelines
Union Oil Co. plant on Tank Farm Road
San Luis Auto Salvage
San Luis Auto Sales
SLO Town Auto Salvage Inc.
The California Public Records Act requires a response from you within ten (10) business
days. If access to the records we are requesting will take longer, please contact me with
information about when I might expect copies or how I may inspect the requested records.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
____________________
Maia H. Jorgensen
Updated 05/2023
City of San Luis Obispo
Request for Public Records
The California Public Records Act (Government Code 7921. et set.) was enacted to ensure public
records are available for inspection by members of the public. Completion of this form will assist staff
in identifying related records to accurately complete your request.
Requested records will be distributed to the email address that is listed on this form, unless directed
otherwise by City staff. Requests for printed records will require payment subject to the City’s
Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Payment must be rendered prior to production of printed materials.
Name: _______________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Last First
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Street & Unit # City State Zip
Email: _____________________________________________ Phone: _______________________
Release Forms
Requests for certain public records legally require release forms to be submitted for records to be
distributed to the requestor. To help expedite your request, please read below and ensure additional
information is submitted along with this public records request form.
•Personal health information
Records containing personal health information require a HIP AA Release Form. Examples
include fire incident reports, worker’s compensation claims, etc.
o HIPAA Release Form
•Printed residential and/or commercial building plans
The Public Records Act does not allow the release of printed copies of this material without the
permission of the architect/engineer copyright owner. The public records requestor is
responsible for obtaining said authorization by completing all three release forms listed
below. You may call the Community Development Department at (805) 781 - 7170 to find out
the name of the copyright owner. In-person viewing of plans do not require release forms.
o Copies of Plans Affidavit
o Plan Request Architect/Engineer Authorization
o Plan Request Owner Authorization
Continued
YOUR REQUEST WILL BE PROCESSED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT (PRA). California
Government Code Section 7921. An Agency shall notify the requestor within 10 days from receipt of request with a
Determination which states if the Agency is in possession, in whole or in part, of the requested documents, and possible lega l
exemptions which prohibit the release of non-disclosable documents, as outlined per the PRA. In some instances, an Agency
may require an extension of up to 14 days to provide a Determination, as authorized by the PRA. A notice will be provided to the
requestor setting forth the reasons for the extension and the date on which a Determination is expected to be supplied.
Record Information: List the records you are requesting. Specify relevant information such as:
subject, title, incident number, location/address, person(s) involved, project name, etc.
Date and Time: Specify the incident date or date and time range of the requested records
Questions may be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7100.
Submit Completed Forms To:
cityclerk@slocity.org
OR
City Clerk’s Office
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Hogan Lovells US LLP
4 Embarcadero Center
Suite 3500
San Francisco, CA 94111
T +1 415 374 2300
F +1 415 374 2499
www.hoganlovells.com
June 20, 2024
Via Email
City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department
2160 Santa Barbara Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Re: Public Records Act Request
Tank Farm Road Facilities (276 and 281 Tank Farm Road)
Spill/Incident Response Activities
To Whom it May Concern,
In accordance with the California Public Records Act, Cal. Gov’t Code § 6250 et seq., we
are requesting all available information regarding your involvement with any spill/incident
response activities (i.e., responding to a spill and any associated follow-up from the
incident) at the properties located at 276 Tank Farm Road and 281 Tank Farm Road in
San Luis Obispo, California (referred to as the Facilities) as well as at any location along
Tank Farm Road within a quarter mile of the Facilities from 1960 to the present day.
The scope of this request includes, but is not limited to, the following information:
Details of any spill/incident response activities at the Facilities as well as
spill/incident response activities within a quarter mile of the Facilities along Tank
Farm Road;
Information on the specific fire retardant products (if any) used during spill/incident
response activities at or within a quarter mile of the Facilities along Tank Farm
Road, including brand names and formulations;
Information on the specific fire retardant products used or stored on your
department’s fire-fighting vehicles when responding to a spill/incident at the
Facilities or within a quarter mile of the Facilities along Tank Farm Road;
Any records indicating the presence or potential presence of PFAS compounds
present in fire retardant products used during spill/incident response activities;
Details on how spill/incident response cleanup occurred at the Facilities or within
a quarter mile of the Facilities along Tank Farm Road;
Correspondence between any representative of Union Oil Company of California
(aka Union Oil Co., Unocal, and Union 76) and the department relating to
spill/incident response activities at the 276 Tank Farm Road Facility; and
Any pictures, maps or drawings supporting or documenting spill/incident response
activities at the Facilities.
If there are records, reports, or documents pertaining to this request, we request copies
of such materials. In the absence of specific records, please provide a written confirmation
of the same. In accordance with Gov’t Code § 6253, Hogan Lovells agrees to pay
reasonable fees incurred by you in responding to this request. In the event that such fees
are anticipated to exceed $500, please contact me in advance at
maia.jorgensen@hoganlovells.com or (415) 374-2306 to discuss cost.
Below is some potential cross-reference nomenclature that may assist in your records
retrieval.
Property Addresses: 276 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
P.O. Box 661, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Route 3, Box 180, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
281 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
Facility Names: San Luis Obispo Tank Farm
Union Oil Tank Farm
Northern Division Pipelines
Union Oil Co. plant on Tank Farm Road
San Luis Auto Salvage
San Luis Auto Sales
SLO Town Auto Salvage Inc.
The California Public Records Act requires a response from you within ten (10) business
days. If access to the records we are requesting will take longer, please contact me with
information about when I might expect copies or how I may inspect the requested records.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
____________________
Maia H. Jorgensen