HomeMy WebLinkAbout85-11 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 85-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MEMBERSHIP TO THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC-PRIVATE FILM CENTER
WHEREAS, the motion picture and television film production industry is
the second largest service industry in Southern California, generating $1.6
billion in economic activity and employing 77,000 workers not including support
services; and
WHEREAS, the industry is being lured out of the region and State by 65
government-funded out-of-state film commissions; and
WHEREAS, the industry would be more likely to stay in the region if
the location filming permit process could be streamlined through the
cooperative efforts of individual local governments for the financial benefit
of the region; and
WHEREAS, local governments must retain the right to protect
constituents' rights and safety; and
WHEREAS, there are issues of mutual concern to local governments and
the industry related to location filming; and
WHEREAS, the Governor, the Legislature, the Mayor of the City of Los
Angeles, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Southern
California Association of Governments (SCAG), and this City of Rancho Cucamonga
recognize the economic impact of the industry in this region; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has created the Southern California
Public-Private Film Commission as a regional, one-stop, location filming permit
center pilot project, to be operated by SCAG for the participating cities and
counties in the region, for the purpose of:
A. Streamlining the permit process.
B. Protecting the rights of local governments to negotiate
directly with the industry.
C. Assisting local governments in generating additional
revenue through the permit process.
D. Saving local governments the cost of additional staff
and office space by allowing the Center to act as
permit-writing agent.
Providing a forum to address issues of mutual concern to
local governments and the industry (i.e.,
accountability, industry code of conduct, government
flexibility).
F. Demonstrating through its operation the functional value
of a regional one-stop permit center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga can participate in the Center
for the first six months at no direct cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga supports the formation and goals of the Southern California
Public-Private Film Commission one-stop permit center.
Resolution No. 85-11
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga expresses its support of the motion picture and television industry
as a major contributor to the economics of this region, and authorizes the City
to participate in the Center when it is established.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 16th day of January, 1985
AYES: Wright, Buquet, MikeIs, Dahl, King
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Beverly A~Authelet, City Clerk