RPVCCA_CC_SR_2015_06_02_01_Film_Permit_Policy_Procedure_Fee_ReviewMEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CAROLYNN PETRU, AICP, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 2, 2015
SUBJECT: FILM PERMIT POLICY, PROCEDURE AND FEE
REVIEW
REVIEWED BY: DOUG WILLMORE, CITY MANAGER&")
Project Manager: Kit Fox, AICP, Senior Administrative Analyst
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Staff report regarding recent film permit activity and issues, and provide
direction to Staff regarding any desired film permit policy, procedure and/or fee changes.
BACKGROUND
On April 21, 2015, Mayor Pro Tem Brooks presented an item in Study Session,
recommending that Staff initiate updates to the City's film permit fees. The City Council
unanimously agreed with this recommendation. On May 19, 2015, while discussing future
agendas in Study Session, the City Council gave direction to broaden the scope of the
film permit fee review to include a larger discussion of the impacts of filming in the
community. Staff now presents this discussion for the City Council's review at tonight's
meeting, prior to scheduling a duly -noticed public hearing for any proposed changes to
the City's film permit fee schedule.
DISCUSSION
Film Permit Regulations, Procedures and Fees
The City permits commercial filming in all zones with the issuance of a film permit by the
City Manager's Office. This is codified in Chapter 9.16 of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code (RPVMC), and is supplemented by Administrative Instruction No. 1-13
"Film Permits," both of which are attached to tonight's report. RPVMC Chapter 9.16 was
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last updated in May 2012 when Sections 9.16.030.0 and D were added to provide a
limited exemption for group photography and videography on City property.
Administrative Instruction No. 1-13 has not been updated since it was added to the City's
Administrative Instruction Manual on June 1994. Staff believes that it would be useful
and appropriate to update these instructions, incorporating any direction given by the City
Council.
The City's current film permit fees were established by Resolution No. 2010-77 in
September 2010. An excerpt of this resolution including the film permit fees is attached
to tonight's report. These fees have not increased since they became effective in
November 2010. Staffs recommendations for changes to these fees are discussed
separately below.
For the City Council's reference, a complete film permit application generally requires
permittees to submit the following:
• Completed and signed film permit application form
• Completed and signed "hold harmless" agreement
• Current City business license application (or proof of current business license)
• Insurance certificate listing the City as an additional insured for a minimum of $1
million
• Copy of approved permit from the Los Angeles County Fire Department
• Copy of approved encroachment permit by the City's Public Works Department
(for driving shots or other use of public right-of-way, if proposed)
• Copy of quote/invoice from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (for driving
shots and intermittent traffic control, if proposed)
• Payment of film permit and business license fees
Film Permit Trends
Attached to tonight's report is a summary of film permit activity from the third quarter of
2007 to date. This data indicates that film permit activity has fluctuated widely from year
to year, and is largely unpredictable. However, Staff has observed a few seasonal trends
in film permit activity in the City over the years:
• Location television production often increases in the 1St and 3rd quarters of the year
with the production of pilots and mid-season "cliffhanger" and season finale
episodes;
• Student film productions often increase in the spring and fall as thesis projects
come due;
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• Television commercial production often increases in the 3rd and 4t" quarters of the
year in the run-up to the holiday shopping season and the Super Bowl; and,
• Motion picture production remains fairly unpredictable.
Staff finds that the majority of film permit applications are fairly routine, do not adversely
affect the City's residents and do not require an inordinate amount of Staff time and
resources to process. This is at least in part because there are only a relative handful of
popular filming locations in the City, including (but not limited to):
• Trump National Golf Club
• Portuguese Bend Club
• Terranea Resort
• Wayfarers Chapel
• Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
• Point View/Catalina View Gardens
• Private residence at 3300 Palos Verdes Dr. W.
• Private residence at 3 Yacht Harbor Dr.
Similarly, these "routine" types of film shoots do not usually generate complaints from the
community. This seems to be because several of these locations are not in residential
neighborhoods, and those that are often require the notification of nearby neighbors as a
condition of permit issuance. Productions that have created impacts upon surrounding
communities and/or a greater demand on Staff resources tend to be those that propose
driving shots and/or other activity within the City's public rights-of-way, and those that
have multiple locations and/or are more than a few of days in duration.
Recent Film Permit Activity and Issues
In March 2014, the City Council agreed to support Assembly Bill No. 1839 to increase the
State's film tax credit program and keep more location filming in California. A support
letter was sent to Governor Brown in August 2014 (see attachments), and the bill was
signed into law in September 2014. The newly funded round of tax credits will not become
available for in-state location productions until on or after July 1, 2015.
The first quarter of 2015 was exceptionally busy for film permits. Within the space of
three (3) months, Staff issued twenty-six (26) film permits (plus another four (4)
applications that were canceled prior to issuance) and collected over $71,000 in film
permit -related revenue. This compares to a total of forty-two (42) permits issued and just
over $57,000 in film permit -related revenue collected for all of 2014. However, as soon
as the second quarter of the year began, film permit activity dropped off steeply to
"normal" levels, with two (2) permits issued in April and three (3) permits issued in May.
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Staff has received a few inquiries about filming in June and July, but at this point we
expect to issue only a few permits per month through the summer.
Over the past few years, Staff has noted a few recurrent issues with film permits that have
been raised by residents. To address these, Staff has adjusted its permit review
procedures, and has added or modified standards conditions of approval as applicable.
However, to some extent these issues remain not fully resolved.
Base Camp and Cast/Crew Parking at Trump National Golf Club: Trump National Golf
Club has become very popular for location productions, both as a filming backdrop and a
location for other productions to set up their production "base camp" and cast/crew
parking areas. Filming activity at the clubhouse and/or on the golf course seems to
generate little public concern since it is usually located relatively far from nearby
residences. However, the use of the vacant lots near the driving range and/or the
maintenance yard for base camp and parking continue to draw complaints about early
morning and late night light and noise. Staff has begun to require productions to obtain
neighborhood signatures for the use of the maintenance yard before 7:00 AM or after
7:00 PM. Staff also routinely requires productions not to direct lights or amplified sound
toward nearby homes. However, nearby neighbors continue to complain about this
activity. Staff believes that prohibiting the use of the maintenance yard and vacant lots
nearest to the Seaview and Portuguese Bend Club communities for extended -hours base
camp and parking activities may be needed to address this issue.
Driving Shots on Palos Verdes Drive East and Palos Verdes Drive South: Palos Verdes
Drive South and Palos Verdes Drive East are consistently popular for driving shots for
feature films, television shows and car commercials. Most driving shots require
intermittent traffic control by Sheriff's deputies (paid for directly by the production
companies) and result in relatively minor delays for motorists and bicyclist. However, one
major motion picture production this past February required a 24-hour closure of the
seaward lanes of Palos Verdes Drive West/Palos Verdes Drive South between
Hawthorne Boulevard and Terranea Way. Although a traffic control plan was prepared
and reviewed by the Public Works Department, and advance notice was provided via
reader boards and social media, there was still a great deal of traffic congestion during
morning, midday and evening peak hours. Since the City normally limits driving shoots
on major arterials to off-peak hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this production paid nearly
$3,200 in extended hour fees for the 24-hour lane closure (the total City fees paid for this
shoot exceeded $13,100). Nevertheless, complaints about potential or actual traffic
delays from driving shots remain among the most common that Staff receives about film
permits. Staff believes that prohibiting driving shots outside of non -peak hours;
prohibiting weekend driving shots on Palos Verdes Drive East/South/West; and
prohibiting roadway closures may be need to address these issues.
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Extended Hours Filminq Activity at 3 Yacht Harbor Drive: The City Council may recall
that the development of the large single-family residence at 3 Yacht Harbor Drive in the
Portuguese Bend Club community was very controversial for residents in the nearby
Seaview community when it was being completed in the mid -2000s. Since its completion,
the home has been used for several film shoots. Problems have arisen, however, when
filming has been proposed outside of the City's standard 7:00 AM -to -7:00 PM, Monday -
through -Saturday filming hours. In these instances, the City has required neighbor
signatures from more than a dozen neighbors abutting or across Palos Verdes Drive
South from the property. Although production companies have been able to obtain the
needed signatures, it has not stopped complaints from the neighbors. However, when
filming activity has occurred during regular hours without neighborhood notification at this
location, Staff has not received complaints. The house at 3 Yacht Harbor Drive is among
a handful of unique single-family homes that have become popular for location filming.
Other similarly -popular homes have occasionally drawn complaints about extended -
hours filming, but not as many as this location has. If the City Council were to consider
prohibiting extended -hours filming this location, Staff would recommend extending this
prohibition Citywide. However, Staff also believes that prohibiting extended -hour filming
will reduce the City's attractiveness for location filming in general (see discussion below).
Aside from the issues listed above, Staff has not noted major, recurring complaints about
filming activity in the City. Many times, cast and crew members are arriving and departing
from the City during non -peak hours and, with the exception of driving shots, are not
interfering with the flow of traffic on the City's major arterial roadways. Staff does not
publicize details about filming in the City unless it is likely to affect public access to a park
or roadway. Staff does share information about major productions with the Los Angeles
Times (which reports weekly on location filming in Los Angeles in the Wednesday
Business section), but this information is frequently published after -the -fact and does not
contain details about specific filming locations. As a result, Staff is not aware of impacts
upon the City as a whole as a result of movie fans trying to find or watch filming activity
as it occurs.
Film Permit Policy and Procedure Recommendations
Based upon the foregoing discussion, Staff suggests considering possible changes to the
City's film permit policies and procedures:
Extended Hours Filming: The City currently permits filming on Sundays and before
7:00 AM and after 7:00 PM on other days with the payment of an extended -hours fee of
$177.00 per hour. Aside from whether or not this fee is adequate compensation for the
impacts of extended hours filming, the City Council may wish to consider whether or not
to permit extended hours filming at all. Currently, Staff requires production companies to
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obtain neighbor signatures as a condition of permit issuance when extended -hours
activity is proposed. The total number of signatures varies depending upon location and
circumstances, but 100% compliance is required. Prohibiting extended hours filming is
likely to reduce impacts upon neighbors and complaints to the City. However, it is also
likely to substantially reduce the attractiveness of the City for location filming since
permitted hours in many other jurisdictions are frequently longer (e.g., 5:00 AM to 10:00
PM), especially Mondays through Saturdays. As the City receives very few requests for
filming on Sundays, however, it may make sense to simply prohibit Sunday filming
activity.
Drivinq Shots on Major Arterials: The City currently permits driving shots on major
arterials (i.e., Palos Verdes Drive East/South/West, Hawthorne Boulevard, Crest Road,
Crenshaw Boulevard, Miraleste Drive, Highridge Road, Crestridge Road, Silver Spur
Road, Montemalaga Drive and Western Avenue) during off-peak hours from 9:00 AM to
3:00 PM. If filming outside of these hours is proposed, the extended -hours fee
($177.00/hour) is also charged. Similar to the issue above, the City Council may wish to
consider whether or not to permit during shoots outside of off-peak hours at all. Doing so
would prevent the type of long-term lane closure that occurred earlier this year and the
resultant impact upon residents. Since most production companies are used to filming
driving shots during off-peak hours, Staff does not believe that this will diminish interest
in filming on the City's streets. Staff believes that prohibiting weekend driving shots on
Palos Verdes Drive East/South/West and prohibiting complete road closures for driving
shots are worth considering.
Limits on Duration and/or Number of Permits: The City does not currently limit the
duration and/or number of film permits that may be issued for a particular location within
a given period of time. Staff does try to ensure that no more than one (1) production is
on-site at a given location or in a particular neighborhood or area at any time. The table
below summarizes activity at the most frequent filming locations during 2014.
Location
No. of Permits
No. of Da s
Trump National Golf Club
11
22
Portuguese Bend Club
11
15
Terranea Resort
5
10
3 Yacht Harbor Dr.
5
8
3300 Palos Verdes Dr. W.
4
6
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
4
4
At this point, Staff does not recommend imposing limits on the duration and/or number of
permits at a given location. However, the City can always revisit this issue in the future
of film permit activity trends change dramatically.
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Film Permit Monitoring: Currently, the City requires production companies to pay for
Recreation & Parks Staff to monitor filming activity on City property at a cost of
$25.00/Staff member/hour. Due to the limited available of the City's part-time Staff, it is
sometimes difficult to arrange for this monitoring for permits issued on City property. Staff
does not believe that the City has the current capacity to extend such monitoring to filming
on private property. Instead, Staff relies upon permittees and property owners to abide
by and enforce the conditions imposed on film permits on the "honor system." Although
Staff finds that this generally works, there are occasional instances where Staff needs to
contact permittees during production to remind them of permit conditions. This can be
problematic when filming activity is occurring outside of regular City Hall office hours. The
City Council may wish to consider creating a new, part-time classification for "film
production monitor" who could be trained to monitor filming on both City and private
property. Staff is also aware of at least one private firm that provides such services to
cities, so it could be possible to enter into a professional service agreement to provide
monitoring on an "on call" basis without adding to the City's payroll.
Administrative Instruction No. 1-13 "Film Permits". Staff recommends that this instruction
be updated, including any revisions to film permit policies or procedures as directed by
the City Council.
Film Permit Fee Recommendations
Preliminarily, it should be noted that there is a significant distinction between fees that the
City may charge for use of City properties, including City streets and parks, and fees that
relate to filming that will occur solely on private property. Fees that the City imposes for
use of its properties are not subject to the constraints that are imposed by State law upon
fees charged by the City for services that it provides, which must be based upon the cost
to the City of providing the particular service. In this case, Staff will need to analyze and
bring back to the City Council proposed fees for issuing and/or monitoring a City film
permit for filming that occurs on private properties.
As noted in the April 21St Study Session report, the major fee disparities compared to
other jurisdictions were the City's low daily use fees for City property and the lack of daily
use fees for private property. Based upon past experience, Staff believes that City
properties located seaward of Palos Verdes Drive South and West are the most in
demand for filming. Therefore, Staff recommends charging a premium for the use of
these City properties as compared to those in inland locations. This premium would also
be applied for the use of the public rights-of-way of Palos Verdes Drive South and West,
and also to Palos Verdes Drive East due to the popularity of the "switchbacks" as a filming
location.
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Film Permit Policy, Procedure and Fee Review
With respect to private property, Staff recommends imposing fees that are based on the
cost of processing the permit and any monitoring by Staff that is required. These City
costs will have to be analyzed and will be provided to the City Council at the public hearing
that will be conducted when the new fees are established. Also, since Staff has found
that still and video productions are typically much less impactful than movie and television
production, their daily use fees on City properties should be lower. In summary, Staff
recommends the following changes to the City's film permit fees:
Fee
Current
Proposed
Dail
Use -Movie -Cit Property
$822
$2500 coastal/$1000 non -coastal
Dail
Use -TV -Cit Property
$822
$2500 coastal/$1000 non -coastal
Dail
Use -Video -Cit Property
$822
$1000 coastal/$500 non -coastal
Dail
Use -Still -Cit Property
$223
$1000 coastal/$500 non -coastal
Dail
Use -Movie -Cit Right -of -Way
$822
$2500 PVDE/SM//$1000 other
Dail
Use -TV -Cit Right -of -Way
$822
$2500 PVDE/S/W/$1000 other
Dail
Use -Video -Cit Right -of -Way
$822
$1000 PVDE/SM/$500 other
Dail
Use -Still -Cit Right -of -Way
$223
$1000 PVDE/S/W/$500 other
Dail
Use -Movie -Private Property
N/A
TBD through fee stud
Dail
Use -TV -Private Property
N/A
TBD through fee stud
Dail
Use -Video -Private Property
N/A
TBD through fee stud
Dail
Use -Still -Private Property
N/A
TBD through fee stud
Extended Hours Fee
$177
TBD throud
w h fee st
At the April 21St meeting, it was suggested that film permit revenues might be earmarked
for projects or programs that would provide a direct and tangible benefit to the City and
its residents. Currently, these revenues accrue in the City's General Fund and may be
expended for any purpose that is approved by the City Council. The City Council may
wish to consider designating film permit revenues for particular purposes that benefit the
City's residents as part of the budget process, such as offsetting the cost of Whale of a
Day, the annual July 4t" celebration or other City programs.
CONCLUSION
Receive the Staff report regarding recent film permit activity and issues, and provide
direction to Staff regarding any desired film permit policy, procedure and/or fee changes.
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ALTERNATIVES
Alternative actions for the City Council's consideration are discussed in the body of the
report above. The City Council may identify additional alternatives as a result of
discussion and/or public comment at tonight's meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with reviewing the City's film permit policies,
procedures and fees. However, subsequent changes to these policies, procedures and
fees may make the City less attractive for future location filming, which is likely to affect
future film permit revenues. For FY 2014-15, the City was projected to take in $45,000 in
film permit -related revenue. The draft FY 2015-16 budget currently projects $60,000 in
film permit -related revenue.
Attachments:
• Study Session report (dated 4/21/15) (page 10)
• RPVMC Chapter 9.16 "Still Photography, Motion Picture and Television
Productions" (page 13)
• Administrative Instruction No. 1-13 "Film Permits" (page 17)
• Film permit fees (effective 11/8/10) (page 32)
• Film permit activity since 2007 (page 33)
• Support letter for AB 1839 (dated 8/22/14) (page 34)
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TO: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: SUSAN BROOKS, MAYOR PRO TEM
DATE: APRIL 21, 2015
SUBJECT: FILM PERMIT FEES
RECOMMENDATION
Direct Staff to further research and recommend updates to the City's film permit fees.
DISCUSSION
We have been advised by Staff on several occasions this year about the surge in location
filming activity in the City. During the first quarter of 2015 alone, the City collected more
than $71,000 in film permit and business license fees for location filming in the City,
exceeding the total film permit revenue collect for the entire 2014 calendar year by twenty-
three percent (23%). However, with this increased filming activity have come increased
complaints from residents about the effect of this activity upon their quality of life. My
question—and that of many constituents—is whether or not the film permit fees collected
by the City justify the inconvenience caused to residents and cover the City's costs to
process these permits.
Preliminary figures on the film permit fees collected by other South Bay and coastal
communities are summarized in the attached matrix. A review of this matrix suggests to
me a few issues that call for additional research:
• The maximum daily use fee for City property (i.e., parks and public right-of-way) in
Rancho Palos Verdes is $822. Many other jurisdictions appear to be collecting
much higher daily use fees for City property, particularly beach communities such
as Hermosa Beach, Malibu, Manhattan Beach and Santa Monica.
The City does not collect daily use fees for filming on non -City property. Many
other jurisdictions appear to collect such fees.
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• The City charges lower film permit application fees for filming on non -City property
than it does for filming on City property. Many other jurisdictions appear to collect
the same fee for all film permit applications on both public and private property.
Aside from the City's stunning natural beauty and unique locations, I believe that the City's
comparatively low film permit fees may also be luring an inordinate amount of location
filming to the City. This City Council has supported location filming as an important
regional economic driver in the past. However, the desire to support the film industry
must be balanced with the obligation that we owe to our constituents to protect the unique
quality of life in the City. Therefore, I ask my City Council colleagues to join me in directing
Staff to prepare a comprehensive survey of film permit fees, and to return to the City
Council with recommendations for any revisions to the City's film permit fee schedule at
a future date to be determined.
Attachments:
• Film permit fee survey matrix
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Application Fee
Daily Use Fee
Jurisdiction
Public
Private
ROW
Public
Private
ROW
Rancho Palos Verdes
$263-$595
$147-$299
$263-$595
$223-$822
None
$223-$822
Dana Point
$50
$50
Unk.
None
None
Unk.
El Segundo
$640
$640
$640
$100
$100
$750
Hermosa Beach
$205-$491
$205-$491
$205-$491
$1145-$2568
$1145-$2568
$1145-$2568
Lomita
$150
$150
$150
$83
$83
$83
Los Angeles (City)
$60-$625
$60-$625
$312
$75-$450
Unk.
Unk.
Los Angeles (County)
$60-$625
$60-$625
$148
$100-$400
Unk.
$328
Malibu
$137-$815
$137-$815
$137-$815
$1631-$2446
$166-$331
$544
Manhattan Beach
$135-$425
$135-$425
$135-$425
$320-$2500
$320-$2500
$320-$2500
Palos Verdes Estates
$150-$300
$150-$300
$150-$300
$750
$750-$1500
$750
Redondo Beach
$735
$735
$735
Unk.
$400-$1500
Unk.
Rolling Hills
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rolling Hills Estates
$600
$600
$600
$200-$1000
$100-$500
$1,000
Santa Monica
$109-$318
$109-$272
Unk.
$103-$2647
$218-$543
Unk.
Torrance
$193-$551
$251
$193-$551
$193-$287
$79
$193-$287
Note: ROW = "right of way" (i.e., streets)
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Title 9 - PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Chapter 9.16 - STILL PHOTOGRAPHY, MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS
Chapter 9.16 - STILL PHOTOGRAPHY, MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION
PRODUCTIONS
Sections:
9.16.010 - Definitions.
9.16.020 - Permit required.
9.16.030 - Permit exemptions.
9.16.040 - Permit application.
9.16.050 - Permit fees.
9.16.060 - Permit issuance—Conditions.
9.16.070 - Cost of additional services.
9.16.080 - Bond insurance.
9.16.090 - Hold harmless agreement.
9.16.100 - Conditions—Restrictions.
9.16.110 - Cleanup/restoration.
9.16.120 - Violation.
9.16.010 - Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
"Motion picture or television productions" means all activity attendant to staging or shooting commercial
motion pictures, television shows, programs, or commercials.
"Still photography" means all activity attendant to staging or shooting commercial still photographs.
(Ord. 147 § 1 (part), 1982)
9.16.020 - Permit required.
No person shall use any public or private property, facility or residence for the purpose of producing,
taking or making any motion picture or television production or engaging in still commercial
photography without a permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 147 § 1 (part), 1982)
9.16.030 - Permit exemptions.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:
A. Current news includes reporters, photographers or cameramen in the employ of a newspaper,
news service, broadcasting station or similar entity engaged in the broadcasting of news events.
B. Charitable purposes includes productions which are conducted or carried on wholly for a
charitable purpose or from which no profit is derived, either directly or indirectly; provided, however, that
such charitable production shall be exempt only from the provisions of Section 9.16.050 (Permit Fees).
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C. Commercial still photography and videography on city -owned property for groups of individuals,
where no props are being used in the photographs and/or videos, and where the photographs and/or
videos are for the private and non-commercial use of the person(s) being photographed and/or
recorded; provided that all city regulations and policies for the use of the city property are observed at
all times; and provided that no group may utilize the property for photographic and/or videographic
purposes for more than forty-five minutes within a twenty -four-hour period.
D. Commercial still photography and videography on city -owned property for groups and/or
individuals when occurring in conjunction with the authorized use or rental of the city -owned property
for an event, pursuant to an approved rental agreement with the city, provided that all city regulations
and policies for the use of the property are observed at all times.
(Ord. 147 § 1 (part), 1982)
(Ord. No. 536, § 1, 5-29-12)
9.16.040 - Permit application.
Any person desiring a permit under the provisions of this chapter shall make application on the
appropriate form provided by the city manager or his designee. Such application shall be submitted at
least three working days prior to the date on which such person desires to conduct an activity for which
a permit is required. If such activity interferes with traffic, application should be made two weeks in
advance. The city manager may waive the requirement that applications be filed three days in advance
when in his/her opinion neither the city nor general public will be inconvenienced or harmed by his/her
doing so.
(Ord. 147 § 1 (part), 1982)
9.16.050 - Permit fees.
Each application shall be accompanied by a fee as established by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 147 § 1 (part), 1982)
9.16.060 - Permit issuance—Conditions.
The city manager shall issue a permit as provided for in this chapter when, from a consideration of the
application and from such other information as may be otherwise obtained, he/she finds that:
A. The conduct of such activity will not unduly interfere with traffic or pedestrian movement or
endanger public safety. That no residential streets will be completely closed to traffic and that prior
to any filming, etc., the concerned residents will be notified in writing two weeks beforehand.
B. The conduct of such activity will not unduly interfere with normal governmental or city
operations, threaten to result in damage or detriment to private or public property, or result in the
city incurring costs or expenditures in either money or personnel not reimbursed in advance by the
applicant.
C. The conduct of such activity will not constitute a fire hazard and all proper safety precautions
will be taken.
The decision of the city manager to issue, conditionally issue, or not issue a permit shall be final
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unless appealed in writing within five working days of the decision by requesting a hearing of the
city council at the next available meeting.
(Ord. 147 § 1 (part), 1982)
9.16.070 - Cost of additional services.
If deemed necessary by the city manager, additional sheriff, fire, lifeguards, and other city services shall
be provided for the purpose of protecting, assisting and regulating the proposed activity. The cost of
providing such additional services shall be paid to the city by the applicant. Any additional city services
will be provided/coordinated through the city manager or his/her designee.
(Ord. 147 § 1 (part), 1982)
9.16.080 - Bond insurance.
The city shall require, as a condition of issuing such a permit, that the applicant furnish a bond,
insurance or both in an amount of one million dollars to protect the city against claims of third persons
for personal injury, wrongful death and property damage and to indemnify the city for damage to city
property arising out of the permittees' activities. A copy of the bond or policy will remain on file with the
application. The amount of bond or insurance may be reduced by the city manager if he/ she
determines that the proposed activity has little or no liability or property damage risk, or increased if in
his/her opinion the type of activity being conducted warrants a higher amount.
(Ord. 147 § 1 (part), 1982)
9.16.090 - Hold harmless agreement.
The applicant shall execute a hold harmless agreement as provided by the city prior to the issuance of
any permit.
(Ord. 147 § 1 (part), 1982)
9.16.100 - Conditions—Restrictions.
The applicant shall comply with any conditions or restrictions the city may impose as a condition to
issuing a permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter when such conditions or restrictions relate to
the provisions of Section 9.16.060 (Permit Issuance—Conditions). No changes shall be made without
first obtaining the city's approval.
(Ord. 147 § 1 (part), 1982)
9.16.110 - Cleanup/restoration.
The applicant shall conduct operations in an orderly fashion with continuous attention to the storage of
equipment not in use and the cleanup of trash and debris. The area used shall be cleaned of trash and
debris within four hours of the completion of the activity and meet approval. Applicant shall be
responsible for restoring any area damaged or disrupted before leaving the site. If the site is not
repaired or restored to city's satisfaction, the city manager shall have the necessary restoration and/or
repairs performed and shall pay for said work from the bond posted with the city for faithful
performance.
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Title 9 - PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Chapter 9.16 - STILL PHOTOGRAPHY, MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS
(Ord. 147 § 1 (part), 1982)
9.16.120 -Violation.
Violation of the provisions of this chapter is determined to be a misdemeanor and may be punishable
by a fine of five hundred dollars, six months in the county jail, or by both fine and punishment.
(Ord. 147 § 1 (part), 1982)
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION
Subject: FILM PERMITS
1. Background/Purpose
A City of Rancho Palos Verdes film permit is required for any filming, video taping or
professional photography on private and public property. The filming requirements of the City
are dictated by the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Section 9.16.010. All film permit and
location fees are listed in the film permit application packet (Attachment "A"). Film permits are
processed through the City Manager's Office.
II. Procedure
A. When the City receives an inquiry regarding filming regulations, a complete film
permit application and business license application is to be sent to the applicant.
It is important to advise the applicant of the following:
1. The film permit application must be completed and returned to the City
prior to the City reviewing the filming request;
2. As all businesses that operate in the City are required to possess a City of
Rancho Palos Verdes business license, a business license application must
be included with the film permit application;
3. All permit, location and business license fees must be paid at the time the
permit application is first submitted to the City, unless an alternative
arrangement is made;
4. The completed film permit application must be received by the City at least
three working days prior to desired filming. However, depending on the
nature and location of the filming, a longer review period may be required;
5. Any requested changes to the film permit application after it has been
submitted to the City must be reported to the City immediately;
6. If the desired filming is to be conducted on private property, it is the
responsibility of the applicant to obtain the approval, via signature(s), from
the property owners/managers. Depending on the time, nature and location
of the filming, approval, via signature(s), from the neighboring property
owners may also be required -of the applicant. In addition, approval of the
Homeowners Association of which the desired private property is located
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may also be required; and
7. A certificate of insurance naming the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as
additional insured is required.
B.. After receiving a completed film permit application, the application is to be
reviewed so that the applicant is to be advised of the following:
l . Sheriff Services - A cast and crew of 20 or more will require a Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department deputy on duty at the filming site during all
hours of filming activity. This may include during the set-up and tear -
down of the set. In addition, any unusual productions, such as driving
shoots on City streets or late evening filming, may also require Sheriff
services. It is the responsibility. of the applicant to obtain Sheriff services.
The film coordinator for the Sheriff's Department is Sgt. Robinson, who
may be reached at (213) 526-5541.
2. Fire Services - Any interior filming, filming utilizing pyrotechnics or
similar special effects, filming in high brush areas, or late evening filming
will require a Los Angeles County Fire Department representative on duty
at the filming site during all hours of the filming. This may include during
the set-up and tear -down of the set. In addition, all proposed pyrotechnics
will require a fire permit issued by the L.A. County Fire Department. It is
the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the fire permits and necessary
fire inspector services. The fire film permits and staffing are processed
through the Fire Department's Film Desk coordinator who may be reached
at (213) 881-2416.
3. Lifeguard - Any filming activity in, on or adjacent to the ocean will require
a Los Angeles County Lifeguard representative on duty at the filming site
during all hours of the filming involving the water location. It is the
responsibility of the applicant to obtain the L. A. County Lifeguard
services. Lifeguard services for film permits may be obtained at (310) 827-
3832.
4. Traffic Plan - Any filming on or adjacent to any City street which may
require the closure of a traffic lane(s), require the flow of traffic to be
altered, or require parking to be restricted must be approved by the City's
Public Works Department. The applicant is responsible for drawing up a
traffic plan which is to be reviewed by the Public Works Department.
5. Other Services Required A CalTrans film permit is required if filming is
conducted on any state highway, such as Western Avenue. For CalTrans
permits, applicant should call (213) 897-3631. A Los Angeles County
Beaches Department film permit may be required for any filming at any L.
A. County Beaches location, such as the fishing access area south of Palos
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Verdes Drive South near Long Point. The L. A. County Beaches Film
Permit Office may be reached at (310) 305-9549.
C. If the proposed filming site is a City location, then the staff coordinator for the
desired site must be contacted to check on availability, staffing, and restrictions for
the site. In addition, the Public Works Department should be contacted to check
for any conflicting maintenance activity at the desired site.
D. On larger or complex filming applications, a site visit with the applicant may be
necessary. Involved agencies, such as the Public Works Department, Recreation
Department, L.A. County Fire may be invited to the site visit.
E. If the application is acceptable and the applicant has met all the necessary
requirements, the permit application may be approved. The applicant must come
to City Hall to pick up the film permit (Attachment "B") and pay any unpaid or
additional fees that may be required. It may be necessary to include with the film
permit a series of conditions that are prepared based on the type of filming that is
being conducted (Attachment "C").
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ATTACHMENT "A"
LAICITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
FILM PERMIT APPLICATION
Company Fed/State Employer ID
Production Title
Address
Production Type
Street City State Zip
Phone Assistant Director
Area Cade Area Code
Location Manager UPM
Location: (Provide address and location(s) of filming on the property)
Name of Private Property Owner/Representative
Activity: (Provide a summary of filming activity)
Date(s)
Vehicles/equipment
Pyrotechnics
Technician
FX #
Insurance Company
Phone
Hours of Filming Total Personnel,
Fire Permit #
License #
Other
Expiration Date
Charges: Permit Application $
Location: day(s) @ $ $
City Staff: hours @ $ $
Additional Costs $
Subtotal $
Business License $
Total Charges $
By acceptance of this permit, permittee agrees to all the aforesaid conditions, including any attachments to this form.
Company Representative Private Property Representative
Approved By. Permit Number Date 20
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lLiRANCHO PALOS VERDES
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
In consideration of the undersigned company being permitted to film in the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes, it agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes. California. harmless from any and all claims of
lawsuits arising out of the production company's activities within the City of
Rancho, Palos Verdes.
The undersigned represents that he\she has the authority to execute this letter
agreement.
Date:
Signature:
game of Company:
Address:
State:
Phone.Number:
Date(s) of Filming:
Zip Code:
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PALOS VERDES
INSTRUCTIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR CONDUCTING
FILMING, VIDEOTAPING AND STILL PHOTOGRAPHY ACTIVITIES
IN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
1. PERMIT PROCESS
An applicant shall have an approved permit from the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes to film, videotape or conduct photography on
public and private property for the purpose of producing any
motion picture, television production, commercial production,
educational production, video production and still photography
production.
An applicant shall comply will all conditions and restrictions of
the film permit. Violation of the Rancho Palos Verdes film
ordinance (Chapter 9.16 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code) constitutes a misdemeanor and all filming activity will be
halted. such violations will void the permit for future use. No
changes to the permit will be allowed after initial permit
issuance without the written approval of the City. Additionally,
filming may not occur for more than fourteen (14) consecutive
days, on public or private property, without approval from the
City Manager.
EXEMPTION FROM FILM PERMIT REQUIRE11ENTS: Permits shall not be
required for the following production activities:
A. The filming, videotaping or other production of current
news which includes reporters, photographers and camera
persons employed by a newspaper, news service, cable or
broadcasting station or similar entity engaged in news
events.
B. The filming, videotaping or other productions solely
for one's private, family use.
2. ADVANCE NOTICE FOR .APPROVAL
An applicant is required to submit a completed film permit
application at least three (3) working days prior to the date on
which such person desires to conduct an activity for which a
permit is required. Fourteen (14) days are required for a
partial road closure. Please note, the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes does not allow full road closures for filming activities.
Additionally, applicant may be required to provide advance notice
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of approval to all appropriate residents of the filming
activities as determined by the Film Permit Coordinator.
3. FEES AND DEPOSITS
Film permit applications must be accompanied with the proper
application and business license fees to be processed by the
City. The fees are as follows:
A. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX: Payment of a one time per year
Business License Tax is required for all businesses
operating on a regular or temporary basis in the City.
Businesses located in the City:
(includes $5.00 processing fee)
$ 55.00
Businesses located outside the City: $ 95.00
(includes $5.00 processing fee)
B. APPLICATION FEE: An application fee is required to
cover the cost of processing the film permit
application.
Filmy and videotape permit fee: $135.00
Still photography permit fee: $ 70.00
C. CTXAN-IIP DEPOSIT:
An applicant shall conduct operations in an orderly
fashion. The area used for filming shall be cleared of
trash and debris and be restored to the original
condition within 24 hours after the completion of the
film shoot. The City may require a cash deposit to
ensure clean --up and restoration of the site after
inspection. The deposit shall be returned to the
applicant when the area is cleaned 'and returned to it
original condition as determined by the Film Permit
Coordinator or designee.
D. FXEMOTION FROM PEMIT FTS REQU'R TS: Permits shall
be required, yet the business license tax and permit
fees shall be waived for the following:
A. The.filming, videotaping or other productions
for a charitable purpose or from which no
profit is derived either directly or
indirectly.
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B. The filming, videotaping or other productions
for a current class assignment. Student must
provide written documentation by school or
professor, as well as a current student
identification to qualify for exemption.
4. USE CHARGES
Filming, videotaping, still photography and other productions on
public (City) property requires payment of a use charge. Basic
use charges are as follows:
Still Photography (Per Day):
$100.00
Exterior/Interior Filming/Videotaping (Per Day): $500.00
Location Holding (Per Day):
$ 50.00
Municipal Facilities, Grounds & Staff: VARIES
Facilities and Grounds fees vary -- See current City
Council Resolution adopting fees and charges in the City.
Paid City Staff time, if necessary, is determined per
film/photography permit.
5. FILMING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
In addition to the terms and conditions specified in this
document, an applicant shall obtain the property owner's
signature prior to the granting of a permit.
6. LIABILITY & INSURANCE PROVISIONS
The applicant is required to provide the following:
A. LIABILITY INSURANCE: A certificate of insurance is
required in the amount of one million dollars
($1,000,000) naming the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, its
officers and employees as co --insured for protection
against claims of third persons for personal injuries,
wrongful deaths and property damage unless greater or
lesser coverage is requested and approved by the Film
Permit Coordinator. The certificate shall not be
subject to cancellation until after thirty (30) days
written notice to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. If
the applicant is conducting pyrotechnics or other
special effects, the amount specified in the certificate
of insurance, upon request of the City Manager or
designee, may be increased.
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B. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE: In 1991, The State of
California amended the Labor Code relating to Workers'
Compensation. The amended law requires that every
employer who applies for any license or renewal of any
license for a business must provide proof of valid
workers' compensation insurance or proof of compliance
with self --insurance provisions. If the company seeking
a business license and permit to film in the City,
employs more than one person, a copy of the company's
workers' compensation certificate must be attached to
the business license application (green form) in order
for the film permit to be processed. If you are self-
employed, be sure to sign the business license
application (green form) which states you do not employ
any person(s) to become subject to the Workers'
Compensation law in California.
C. HOLD Hi►RMLESS AGREEKENT: An applicant will execute a
Hold Harmless Agreement. Agreement is attached.
7. PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
A City of Rancho Palos Verdes Parking and Traffic Safety Plan is
required for the posting of temporary "No Parking" signs, parking
of equipment and/or vehicles on public streets, stringing cable
on sidewalks or from a generator to service point, sidewalk shots
or driving scenes. A sample Parking and Traffic Safety Plan is
available upon request.
8. TRAFFIC CONTROL
For filming that would impair traffic flow, an applicant shall
employ a Deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
and comply will all traffic control requirements deemed necessary
by the RPV Public Works Department. The applicant shall be
responsible for the proper placement of all traffic safety
materials according to the approved Parking and Traffic Safety
Plan and as directed by the Sheriff's Department. The applicant
shall be responsible for supplying all the required materials, as
well as transportation and placement. Again, please note the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes does not allow full road closures.
Additionally, driving scenes on major arterial roads are
generally not permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 9:30
a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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9. COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES
Before obtaining a film permit, the following agencies shall be
contacted in the following circumstances:
A. THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES WILL ALWAYS BE CONTACTED:
(1) LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: The L.A.
County Sheriff's Department must always be contacted
regarding any filming activities in the City. The
Sheriff's Department will determine if any public safety
services are necessary, including whether or not a
Deputy should be assigned to be on site during filming
activities, as well as any fees to be charged. The
Sheriff's Department fees are in addition to City fees
and are paid directly by the applicant to the Sheriff's
Department.
(2) LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT: The L.A.
County Fire Department must always be contacted
regarding any filming activities in the City. The Fire
Department will determine if the services of a Fire
Safety Advisor or Officer are necessary. If a Fire
Safety Advisor or Officer is assigned to the production,
a fee will be charged. The Fire Department fees are in
addition to city fees and are paid directly by the
applicant to the Fire Department.
B. THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES WILL BE CONTACTED IN THE
FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES:
(l) RPV ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Environmental Services Department approval is required
for any environmental issues, including temporary
construction of sets, grading and after regular business
hours filming (prior to 7:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m.),
etc.
(2) RPV PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
The Public Works Department shall review all film
permits that involve the use of City streets. A Parking
and Traffic Safety Plan shall be submitted to the P.W.
Department outlining the proposed placement of traffic
cones, barricades and directional signals for approval.
The applicant shall be responsible for the proper
placement of all traffic safety materials in accordance
with the approved Parking and Traffic Safety Plan and
under the direction of the L.A. County Sheriff's
Department. Additionally, the applicant shall be
responsible for supplying all of the required materials,
as well as for the transportation and placement of the
materials.
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(3) RPV RECREATION & PARRS DEPARTMENT:
The R & P Department must be contacted in connection
with any filming at any City park and at the City
helicopter pad.
(4) LOS ANGELES COUNTY BEACHES & HARBORS, LOS ANGELES
COUN'T'Y LIFEGUARD AND U.S. COAST GUARD:
L.A. County Department of Beaches & Harbors must be
.contacted and approvals are required regarding any
filming in connection with the ocean (i.e. swimming &
boating scenes, etc.) and any filming at the Pt. Vicente
Fishing Access Parking Lot. In some cases, U.S. Coast
Guard approval is also necessary. U.S. Coast Guard
approval is also necessary for filming activities
conducted at the Pt. Vicente Lighthouse. These
approvals are in addition to City approval and City film
permit must still be completed.
(5) CALIFORNIA STATE
commission approval is
activity that requires
area.
10. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
COASTAL MOUSSION: Coastal
necessary for any filming
structural changes to a coastal
These procedures and guidelines are intended to serve as the
minimum regulations under typical filming circumstances.
However, the City reserves the right to increase or decrease the
requirements on an application by application basis.
Additionally, the City reserves the right to deny a film permit
based in the manner described in the Municipal Code. If a film
permit is denied, an applicant may appeal to the City Council in
writing within five (5) working days.
FINALLY, PLEASE NOTE, THE CITY SHALL RESERVE THE RIGHT
TO WITHDRAW A PRMT OR STOP PRODUCTION
IN THE EVENT THAT THE APPLICANT DOES NOT ADHERE
TO THESE RULES AND REGULATION1
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1994 BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION APPLICATION
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES (310) 377-0360
30940 HAWTHORNE BLVD., RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90274-5391
LICENSE EXPIRATION DATE: DECEMBER 31, 1994
COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION INCLUDING THE FEE SCHEDULE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THIS FORM.
NEW RENEWAL PREVIOUSLY LICENSED IN R.P.V.
Owner's Social Security No.
State Sales Tax Permit No.
Federal Employer Tax ID No.
State Contractor License No. Class:
State Employer Tax ID No.
Business Name:
Name Of Owner or Corporation:
Number Of Employees (including self):
Ownership Type: Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation Trust
Business Address:
Mailing Address:
Residence Address:
(City) (State) (Zip Code)
(City) (State) (Zip Code)
(City) (State) (Zip Code)
Phone (Business): (Residence):
Type of Business: (Describe in detail)
SIC Code: (if knowin) Date Business Started:
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION IS CORRECT.
(Signature) (Title) (Date)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
QUARTERLY PRORATION - FOR NEW BUSINESSES ONLY
75% after April 1 50% after July 1 25% after Oct 1
Fee Penalty Total Fee Initials Check No.
CONTRACTORS
General Contractors (state license code A or B) ............................... $ 226.00
All Other Contractors (state license code C) ...... • • ........... . • • • • ......... $ 113.00
,< BUSINESS ADDRESS LOCATED IN THE CITY
HOME OCCUPATION NO YES - IF YES, THEN $7.00 REVIEW FEE ........ $
Retail, Wholesale, Professional and Commercial Rental Business located within the City -
Grossreceipts in last 12 months ..................................... $
Minimum tax, including first $50,000 of Gross Receipts ................... $ 45.00
Plus gross receipts in excess of $50,000 @ $.68 per $1,000 ................ $
Penalty (5% per month, 50% max) ............................ $
TOTAL ANNUAL TAX ...................................... $
BUSINESS ADDRESS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CITY
Businesses with no fixed place of business within RPV
Gross receipts in. last 12 months ....................................
$
Minimum tax, including first $50,000 of Gross Receipts ...................
$
90.0C
Pius $1.36 for each $1,000 of Gross Receipts collected in the City over $50,000 .
$
Penalty (5% per month 50% max.) .............................
$
TOTAL ANNUAL TAX ......................................
$
RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS;
Minimum tax per year ...........................................
$
45.0(
Plus$1,132.00 per bedroom ......................................
$
(Not to exceed a maximum of $2,264/dwelling unit constructed in the City per year)
TOTAL TAX ............................................
$
COMMERCIAL BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS:
Minimumtax per year ........ .......................... .......
$
45.0(
Pius $.68 per sq. ft. of gross building area constructed in the City per year ......
$
Less credit for applicable taxes paid under sec. 3.20 of the RPV municipal code ...
$
TOTALTAX ............................................
$
ITINERANT VENDORS, PEDDLERS AND MERCHANTS
With no fixed place of business in the City.
$340.00 plus $113.00 for each location, cart, or vehicle in excess of one.
TOTAL ANNUAL TAX ......................................
$
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES (delivery and other)
Minimum tax per vehicle ....... .... .. ..... ...................
$
45.01
Taxis - $158.00 for the first two vehicles, $79.00 per vehicle thereafter ........
$
Refuse, Rubbish, or Garbage Collection Trucks, $340.00 per vehicle ...........
$
TOTAL ANNUAL TAX ......................................
$
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL BUSINESSES .
Number of Units (No tax is required for 1 or 2 units)
Gross receipts in last 12 months ....................................
$
Minimumtax for three units .......................................
$
68.01
Plus $23 per unit for four to ten units ................................
$
Plus $.68 for each $1,000 of Gross Receipts over 550,000 .................
$
Penalty (5% per month - 50% maximum) ........................
$
TOTAL ANNUAL TAX ......................................
$
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USE ONLY
ZONE MORATORIUM APPROVED NOT APPROVED
TYPE PLANNER DATE
CO
ATTACHMENT "B"
MUST BE DISPLAYED IN PLACE OF BUSINESS -NOT TRANSFERABLE
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ATTACHMENT "C''
Special Filming Conditions
February 17, 18, 19` and 22, 1994
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR ALL FILMING ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES CONDUCTED BY CROSSING GUARD PRODUCTION - "THE CROSSING
GUARD":
A. A Los Angeles County Fire Safety/ Inspection Advisor must be
present on the set on all filming dates from crew call time until
the entire crew leaves the site after the day's filming activities
are complete, as required by the Los Angles County Fire Department
fire inspector.
B. Two Los Angeles.County Sheriff's Deputies must be present on the
set on all filming dates from crew call time until the atile
crew leaves the site after the day's filming activities are
complete, as required by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department movie office representative and the City.
C. Placement of lights must be directed away from any residential
homes to the greatest extent possible.
D. Parking is permitted in Green Hill Cemetary, where road is wide
enough to accommodate more than one vehicle. Parking on Peninsula
Verde Street and Western Avenue must be limited to filming
vehicles and equipment only. Activity must be limited in the area
surrounding the crew parking behind the residential homes of
Peninsula Verde Street. ALL ROADS MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FOR
EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS AT ALL TIMES1.
E. Filming will be limited to the following dates and times:
Thursday, February 17, 1994 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Friday, February 18, 1994 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 22, 1994 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Any changes or alterations to the permitted filming schedule must
have prior consent of the City.
G. The following language shall appear in the closing screen credits
of the completed film:
"Filmed in part on location in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
California."
E. City reserves the right to. adjust any of the above conditions
based on the conduct of any employees or contract employees of
film company, as well as based on complaints received by City from
community at large regarding the filming or construction
activities.
PERMITTEE AGREES TO ALL THE AFORESAID CONDITIONS, INCLUDING ANY
ATTACHMENTS TO THE PERMIT APPLICATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE
ABOVE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF THE PERMIT.
Film Company Representative Date
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-77 EXHIBIT 1 - MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
CITY MANAGER
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FILM PERMITS AND DAILY USE CITY IMPACT FEES
PROPOSED
ELIGIBLE
FEE FEE
FOR INFLATION
EFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE
ADJUSTMENT
$
5/18/2009 111/8/2010
11/812011
299
YES
MASSAGE PERMITS
FILM PERMIT - MOVIE - PUBLIC - APPLICATION FEE
$
MASSAGE/ESCORT ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT APPJADMIN. FEE
$ 115 $ 117
YES
FACILITY INSPECTION FEE (COUNTY FEE)
$ 265 $ 265
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION FEE (LAC SHERIFF FEE)
$ 83 $ 83
822
$
822
YES
MASSAGE TECH./ESCORT PERMIT APPJADMIN. FEE
$ 110 $ 111
YES
QUALIFYING EXAMINATION (COUNTY FEE)
$ 169 $ 169
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION FEE (LAC SHERIFF FEE)
$ 83 $ 83
FILM PERMIT - TV - PRIVATE - APPLICATION FEE
$
NOTES:
$
299
BUSINESS LICENSE: A BUSINESS LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL BUSINESSES OPERATING IN THE CITY.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FEES: FACILITY INSPECTION AND QUALIFYING EXAMINATION SERVICES ARE PERFORMED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY
AND THE FEES CHARGED ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR COSTS.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FEES: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES ARE PERFORMED BY THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND THE FEES CHARGED ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR COSTS.
Resolution No. 2010-77 Exhibit 132
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FILM PERMITS AND DAILY USE CITY IMPACT FEES
FILM PERMIT - MOVIE - PRIVATE - APPLICATION FEE
$
295
$
299
YES
FILM PERMIT - MOVIE - PUBLIC - APPLICATION FEE
$
590
$
595
YES
FILM PERMIT - MOVIE - PUBLIC - DAILY USE CITY PROPERTY) FEE
$
822
$
822
YES
FILM PERMIT - TV - PRIVATE - APPLICATION FEE
$
295
$
299
YES
FILM PERMIT - TV - PUBLIC - APPLICATION FEE
$
590
$
595
YES
FILM PERMIT - TV - PUBLIC - DAILY USE CITY PROPERTY) FEE
$
822
$
822
YES
FILM PERMIT - VIDEO - PRIVATE - APPLICATION FEE
$
145
$
147
YES
FILM PERMIT - VIDEO - PUBLIC - APPLICATION FEE
$
260
$
263
YES
FILM PERMIT - VIDEO - PUBLIC - DAILY USE (CITY PROPERTY) FEE
$
822
$
822
YES
FILM PERMIT - STILL - PRIVATE - APPLICATION FEE
$
145
$
147
YES
FILM PERMIT - STILL - PUBLIC - APPLICATION FEE
$
370
$
373
YES
FILM PERMIT - STILL - PUBLIC - DAILY USE (CITY PROPERTY) FEE
$
223
$
223
YES
EXTENDED HOURS FEE - PER HOUR
$
175
$
177
YES
ANY PRE -APPROVED ACTIVITY OCCURRING OUTSIDE THE REGULAR FILMING
HOURS OF 7:00 AM TO 7:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY OR ANY DRIVING
SCENES ON MAJOR ARTERIAL ROADS WITHIN THE RESTRICTED HOURS OF 7:00 AM
TO 9:30 AM AND 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM.
PARKING LOT DAILY USE FEE UPPER PT. VICENTE)
N/A
$
411
YES
HELIPAD DAILY USE FEE
N/A
$
100
YES
RUSH PROCESSING - ADDITIONAL FEE
$
405
$
407
YES
BUSINESS LICENSE: A BUSINESS LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL BUSINESSES OPERATING IN THE CITY.
STAFFING: A PER HOUR STAFFING FEE MAY APPLY FOR UNANTICIPATED ONSITE CITY PERSONNEL (MINIMUM 3 HOUR CHARGE).
SECURITY DEPOSIT: A REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY. DEPOSIT MAY COVER ANY
UNANTICIPATED STAFFING AND CLEAN UP COSTS.
MISCELLANEOUS: ADDITIONAL FEES MAY APPLY FOR PUBLIC PROPERTY USE BY A PRIVATE
FACILITIES, PARKS, PRESERVES, RESERVES, PARKING LOTS, ETC.
ENTITY. PUBLIC PROPERTY INCLUDES
APPLICATION CHANGES: ANY APPLICANT INITIATED APPLICATION CHANGE MAY RESULT IN A FEE OF ONE-HALF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION
FEE.
OTHER:
ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR WHICH A FEE HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED SHALL BE CHARGED AT THE CITY'S FULLY BURDENED HOURLY RATE.
Resolution No. 2010-77 Exhibit 132
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CY
Permits Issued
Shootin Das
Avg. Days/Permit
Total Fees
Avg. Fees/Permit
Avg. Fees/Day
2007
18
36
2.00
$32,152.00
$1,786.22
$893.11
2008
34
60
1.76
$34,924.00
$1,027.18
$582.07
2009
37
85
2.30
$61,023.00
$1,649.27
$717.92
2010
40
83
2.08
$67,918.25
$1,697.96
$818.29
2011
33
64
1.94
$50,551.00
$1,531.85
$789.86
2012
48
72
1.50
$46,476.75
$968.27
$645.51
2013
3458
1.71
$44,038.00
$1,295.24
$759.28
2014
42
70
1.67
$57,475.50
$1,368.46
$521.08
2015
32
67
2.09
$78,360.50
$2,448.77
1 $1,169.56
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Avg. Days/Permit
$1,400.00
$1,200.00
$1,000.00
$800.00
$600.00
$400.00
$200.00
$0.00
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Avg. Fees/Day
-+(-Avg. Days/Permit
Shooting Days
tAvg. Fees/Day
--*-Shooting Days
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
$2,000.00
$1,500.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$0.00
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
60
s0
40
30
20
10
0
2007 2008. 2009 2010 2011 2012. 2013 2014 2015
Notes:
2007 data estimated based upon 3rd & 4th quarters only
2015 data for 1st & 2nd quarters (to date) only
Avg. Fees/Permit
Permits Issued
$90,000.00
$80,000.00
$70,000.00
$60,000.00
$50,000.00
$40,000.00
$30,000.00
$20,000.00
$10,000.00
$0.00
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Total Fees
-4-Avg. Fees/Permit
t -Permits Issued
-1-Total Fees
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August 22, 2014 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAw,EI)
Via FAX: (916) 558-3160
The Honorable Edmund G. Brown, Jr.
Governor of California
State Capitol, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814
SUBJECT: AB 1839 (Gatto): Income Taxes: Qualified Motion Pictures
Letter of Support
Dear Governor Brown,
I am writing on behalf of Mayor Jerry Duhovic and the Rancho Palos Verdes City
Council in support of enhancing California's film and television production tax credit
program. It is an action we must take to stop California from losing revenues and middle
class jobs to other states and nations. With a prime coastal location in the "30 -Mile
Zone," Rancho Palos Verdes hosts a moderate amount of location filming each year,
and would suffer from the economic impact of these job losses. The Rancho Palos
Verdes City Council previously expressed its support for AB 1839 on March 18, 2014.
California has rapidly lost nearly all big budget feature film production and most
television production to other states and nations that have ramped up their incentive
programs. In 2012, only one big budget feature film was shot entirely in California, and
in 2013, only 39 out of 137 one-hour television series were filmed here.
The number of film and television productions that want to remain in California far
exceeds the resources available within the state's current incentive program. According
to the California Film Commission, less than one in every ten projects received
California's incentive in 2013 and only 34 projects are set to receive credits.
I was pleased to read about the new $400 million per year tax credit expansion passed
by the Senate Committee on Appropriations. Their vote to also change the allocation
system from a lottery system to one that is based on job creation and economic impact
makes good financial sense.
I urge you to support the $400 million per year allocation. Thank you for your
consideration of this important legislation.
Sincerely,
Carolynn Petru
Acting City Manager
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