RPVCCA_CC_SR_2012_05_29_D_Ord_536_Film_Permit_ExemptionCITY OF
MEMORANDUM
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:.
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS W
CAROLYNN PETRU,AICP,DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
AND INTERIM DIRECTOR OF RECREATION &PARKS
MAY 29,2012
ORDINANCE PROVIDING A FILM PERMIT EXEMPTION
FOR GROUP COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND
VIDEOGRAPHY ON CITY PROPERTY (Supports 2012
City Council Goal "Support of Local Businesses")
REVIEWED:CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER ~
Project Manager:Kit Fox,AICP,Senior Administrative Analyst@
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Ordinance No.536,an ordinance of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes providing an
exemption from the City's film permit requirement for group photography and videography
on City property,and amending the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code.
DISCUSSION
On May 15,2012,the City Council re-introduced Ordinance No.536 to provide a limited
exemption from the City's film permit requirement for group photography and videography.
Staff now presents this ordinance for second reading and adoption.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion,Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No.536,an
ordinance of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes providing an exemption from the City's film
permit requirement for group photography and videography on City property,and amending
the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code.
Attachments:
•Ordinance No.536
M:\Film Permits\Small Group Film Permit Exemption Ordinance\20120529_RevRPVMC916_StaffRpt.doc
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CITY OF
MEMORANDUM
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:.
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS W
CAROLYNN PETRU,AICP,DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
AND INTERIM DIRECTOR OF RECREATION &PARKS
MAY 29,2012
ORDINANCE PROVIDING A FILM PERMIT EXEMPTION
FOR GROUP COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND
VIDEOGRAPHY ON CITY PROPERTY (Supports 2012
City Council Goal "Support of Local Businesses")
REVIEWED:CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER ~
Project Manager:Kit Fox,AICP,Senior Administrative Analyst@
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Ordinance No.536,an ordinance of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes providing an
exemption from the City's film permit requirement for group photography and videography
on City property,and amending the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code.
DISCUSSION
On May 15,2012,the City Council re-introduced Ordinance No.536 to provide a limited
exemption from the City's film permit requirement for group photography and videography.
Staff now presents this ordinance for second reading and adoption.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion,Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No.536,an
ordinance of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes providing an exemption from the City's film
permit requirement for group photography and videography on City property,and amending
the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code.
Attachments:
•Ordinance No.536
M:\Film Permits\Small Group Film Permit Exemption Ordinance\20120529_RevRPVMC916_StaffRpt.doc
ORDINANCE NO.536
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PROVIDING A FILM PERMIT EXEMPTION FOR GROUP COMMERCIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY ON CITY PROPERTY,AND
AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS,Section 9.16.020 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
(RPVMC)states that "[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 [Chapter 9.16]";and,
WHEREAS,"still commercial photography"is defined in RPVMC Section
9.16.010.as "all activity attendant to staging or shooting commercial still photographs,"
which the City has also consistently interpreted as extending to commercial videography
as well;and,
WHEREAS,certain City parks hav~become very popular with commercial still
photographers and videographers as settings for wedding parties and similar groups,
who often do not obtain a City film permit in advance;and,
WHEREAS,the City Council acknowledges that,although some of these groups
could monopolize City facilities to the detriment of general park users and place a
disproportionate and uncompensated burden on the City,the City's current film permit
process and fees may be burdensome for commercial still photography and
videography for such groups,which could have fewer adverse impacts upon the City's
parks if the amount of time that they are allowed to take photographs or videos in City
parks without a film perrn,it is limited;and,
WHEREAS,the City Council further believes that it would be appropriate to allow
groups or individuals renting City facilities under the terms of an approved rental
agreement to employ commercial still photographers and/or videographers as a part of
their events without the issuance of a separate film permit by the City;and,
WHEREAS,it is in the best interest of the safety,health and general welfare for
the City to continue to regulate and permit filming activity in the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes as an important local and regional economic activity.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:Section 9.16.030 of Chapter 9.16 of Title 9 of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (additions underlined):
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ORDINANCE NO.536
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PROVIDING A FILM PERMIT EXEMPTION FOR GROUP COMMERCIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY ON CITY PROPERTY,AND
AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS,Section 9.16.020 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
(RPVMC)states that "[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 [Chapter 9.16]";and,
WHEREAS,"still commercial photography"is defined in RPVMC Section
9.16.010.as "all activity attendant to staging or shooting commercial still photographs,"
which the City has also consistently interpreted as extending to commercial videography
as well;and,
WHEREAS,certain City parks hav~become very popular with commercial still
photographers and videographers as settings for wedding parties and similar groups,
who often do not obtain a City film permit in advance;and,
WHEREAS,the City Council acknowledges that,although some of these groups
could monopolize City facilities to the detriment of general park users and place a
disproportionate and uncompensated burden on the City,the City's current film permit
process and fees may be burdensome for commercial still photography and
videography for such groups,which could have fewer adverse impacts upon the City's
parks if the amount of time that they are allowed to take photographs or videos in City
parks without a film perrn,it is limited;and,
WHEREAS,the City Council further believes that it would be appropriate to allow
groups or individuals renting City facilities under the terms of an approved rental
agreement to employ commercial still photographers and/or videographers as a part of
their events without the issuance of a separate film permit by the City;and,
WHEREAS,it is in the best interest of the safety,health and general welfare for
the City to continue to regulate and permit filming activity in the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes as an important local and regional economic activity.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:Section 9.16.030 of Chapter 9.16 of Title 9 of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (additions underlined):
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.
C.Commercial still photograph v 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 (45)minutes within a 24-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.
Section 2:The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance,and
shall cause the same to be posted in the manner prescribed by law.
Ordinance No.536
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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.
C.Commercial still photograph v 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 (45)minutes within a 24-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.
Section 2:The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance,and
shall cause the same to be posted in the manner prescribed by law.
Ordinance No.536
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PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS _TH DAY OF 2012.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
)
)
)
ss
I,CARLA MORREALE,City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five;that the
foregoing Ordinance No.536 passed first reading on May 15,2012,was dUly and
regularly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof held on
May 29,2012,and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY CLERK
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Ordinance No.536
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PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS _TH DAY OF 2012.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
)
)
)
ss
I,CARLA MORREALE,City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five;that the
foregoing Ordinance No.536 passed first reading on May 15,2012,was dUly and
regularly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof held on
May 29,2012,and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY CLERK
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Ordinance No.536
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