My question involves civil rights in the State of: California

I received a photo ticket in Culver City CA. with a court appearance in Santa Monica CA.

My county seat is Los Angeles Metro (Downtown)

I did not have the opportunity to request a change of venue to the Metro Court.

Would anyone know what the procedure is to request a change of venue with a photo ticket?

Do I call the issuing police dept. and request the citation be re-issued by them?

Thanks in advance.