Intended Decision, Robert A. O’Farrell, Judge of the Superior Court: ‘These documents are not automatically immunized from disclosure simply because, as the city suggests, Mr. Mozingo considers them private,’ O’Farrell wrote in his 11-page ruling, which he released Friday. ‘Moreover, Mr. Mozingo waived any privacy interest he may have had in these documents when he voluntarily submitted his qualifications to the City when applying for a public position, and those qualifications were made public.’

Transparency wins in Carmel vs. Calkins battle

Amy Larson  

KSBW.com Digital Media Manager

September 14, 2018

Judge orders Carmel to turn over documents in public records lawsuit.
Pam Marino
MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY
September 14, 2018

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Breaking: Judge rules Carmel must release public documents
In Calkins v. Carmel, a victory for access to government information
By Joe Livernois

ABSTRACT: RE: Intended Decision, Robert A. O’Farrell, Judge of the Superior Court: Importantly, “Disclosable public records do not automatically gain confidential status, and thus immunity from disclosure, simply because they were brought to a closed session.” Disposition Petitioner's petition for writ of mandate is granted. The City must expeditiously disclose the requested Documents. The court directs Petitioners' counsel to prepare appropriate judgments and writs consistent with this decision, present them to opposing counsel for approval as to form, and return them to this court for signature.

FILED SEP 14, 2018
Intended Decision
Royal Calkins, Petitioner, vs. City of Cannel-by-the-Sea, Respondent.
Case No.: 18CV002532
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF MONTEREY