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AGENDA ITEM NO. 21
DATE: July 21, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CODE AMENDMENT NO. 20-01 FOR FILM
PERMIT STANDARDS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 20-01 by:
1. Conducting a public hearing regarding Code Amendment No. 20-01; and
2. Introducing for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.2471 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO.20-01, RELATED TO FILM
PERMIT STANDARDS
BACKGROUND:
On January 21, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-05 to initiate a Code Amendment to
Section 26-281 of the West Covina Municipal Code (WCMC) pertaining to film permit standards.
On February 11, 2020, the Planning Commission held a study session to discuss the film permit code standards
and directed staff to modify the number of days filming is allowed in residential and non-residential zones, and
to modify the filming activity timeframe for non-residential zones. The ordinance was prepared based on the
comments received from the Planning Commission during the study session.
On March 10, 2020, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider Code Amendment No. 20-01.
During the hearing, Mr. Lucas Purcell pointed out that the draft Code Amendment does not limit the amount of
filming days allowed in non-residential zones. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve Resolution No.
20-6030 recommending the City Council adopt Code Amendment No. 20-01 as presented.
On April 21, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing to consider Code Amendment No. 20-01 and voted
5-0 to forward the item back to the Planning Commission for further revisions.The City Council provided the
following direction:
• The City Council believed that the language needed further refinement in order to make it easier to
understand; the language pertaining to filming in residential and non-residential zones should be made
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EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. 2471
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 20-01,
RELATED TO FILM PERMIT STANDARDS
WHEREAS, the City's provisions for film permits were last updated on March 7, 2000;
and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2020, the City Council initiated a code amendment related to
film permit standards; and
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2020, the Planning Commission conducted a study session to
discuss potential revisions to the film permit standards; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing as prescribed by law regarding proposed Code Amendment No. 20-01. At the conclusion of
the public hearing, the Planning Commission approved Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-
6030, recommending that the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 20-01; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2020, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing as
prescribed by law regarding this ordinance and forwarded Code Amendment No. 20-01 back to the
Planning Commission for further revisions; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2020, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing as prescribed by law regarding proposed Code Amendment No. 20-01. At the conclusion of
the public hearing, the Planning Commission approved Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-
recommending that the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 20-01; and
WHEREAS, on , 2020, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing as
prescribed by law regarding this ordinance approving Code Amendment No. 20-01; and
WHEREAS, based on review of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City Council finds and
determines that the ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only
applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all information presented to it,
including written staff reports and any testimony provided at the public hearing, with all testimony
received being made a part of the public record.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Subsection (a) of Section 26-281 of Chapter 26, Article VI, Division 6 of
the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) Applicability. A film permit may be approved by the planning director without notice
or hearing for the following filming:
(1) In single- and multi -family residential zones, filming for up to three (3) five 5
days, not including any setup and dismantling, in any three (" Monts- with a
minimum of 90 days in between each time period, on any one (1) property.
(2) In all other zoning districts, filming of up to fi-% s 15 days, not including
any setup and dismantling, i., ...,.. +>, fee (3) months with a minimum of 30 days
in between each time period, on any one (1) property or shopping center.
(3) All filming, including any setup and dismantling, shall be done between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. in residential zones and between the hours of
6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. in all other zoning districts. Film permit activities may
extend outside these hours if the planning director finds that there will be no
adverse impacts to nearby residents or business owners.
(4) Filming which involves no exceptions to the general filming conditions
in Section 26-280(e) above
SECTION 2: The City Cleric shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published as required by law.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and
after the date of its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2020.
Tony Wu
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST
Thomas P. Duarte Lisa Sherrick
City Attorney Assistant City Clerk
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF WEST COVINA
I, Lisa Sherrick, Assistant City Clerk of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify the
foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 2471, was introduced at the , 2020 regular Council
meeting and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on , 2020, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
ATTACHMENT NO.3
AGENDA
ITEM NO.3.
DATE: May 26, 2020
PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT
CODE AMENDMENT NO.20-01
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
LOCATION: City-wide
REQUEST: The proposed code amendments consist of certain amendments to the
Zoning section of the West Covina Municipal Code to modify motion picture
filming/film permit standards. This Code Amendment was reviewed by the City
Council on April 21, 2020 and was forwarded back to the Planning Commission for
further revisions.
BACKGROUND
On January 21, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-05 to initiate a Code
Amendment to Section 26-281 of the West Covina Municipal Code (WCMC) pertaining to
film permit standards.
On February 11, 2020, the Planning Commission held a study session to discuss the film
permit code standards and directed staff to modify the number of days filming is allowed in
residential and non-residential zones, and to modify the filming activity tirneframe for non-
residential zones. The ordinance was prepared based on the comments received from the
Planning Commission during the study session
On March 10, 2020, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider Code
Amendment No. 20-01. During the hearing Mr. Lucas Purcell pointed out that the draft
Code Amendment does not limit the amount of filming days allowed in non-residential
zones. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve Resolution No. 20-6030
recommending the City Council adopt Code Amendment No. 20-01 as presented.
On April 21, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing to consider Code Arnendment
No. 20-01. During the hearing the City Council expressed some concerns that the proposed
Code Amendment does not place specific limits on the amount of filming days allowed in
non-residential zones. The City Council provided the following direction:
• The City Council felt that the language needed fiurther refinement in order to make
it easier to understand; the language pertaining to filming in residential and non-
residential zones should be made consistent.
• Limiting filming in residential zones to 5 days including set up seems too
restrictive.
• Filming in non-residential zones should be regulated in the number of filming days,
similar to the language regulating filming in residential zones.
• Allowing filming 20 tunes per year or 20 days at a time, with only 7 days in
between activities in nonresidential zones is excessive.
The City Council voted 5-0 to forward Code Amendment No. 20-01 back to the Planning
Commission for further revisions.
DISCUSSION
The proposed changes to the zoning code need to balance all the City's economic
development priorities. Allowing for additional filming on commercial properties in some
cases could be a disincentive to reuse of the property. For example, if the revenue from
filming are substantial, a property owner has little incentive to reuse the property for its
intended more economically beneficial commercial use. This is particularly important in
the Auto Plaza BID area, where the City is encouraging new vehicle sales as the primary
land use.
The City does not generate significant revenue from film permits. Film pemvt costs need to
be competitive with other cities in the region if the City wishes to attract more filming.
Additionally, having reasonable fees supports filming is an ancillary use of the property. A
potential problem occurs when filming is the primary use of the property because the City
loses sales tax revenues and receives only minimal revenue from the film permit.
The proposed Ordinance has been revised based on the City Council direction:
• Residential Zones - The previous version of the draft Ordinance allowed for 5 days
of filming activity including setup and dismantling. The revised version does not
include setup and dismantling in the allotted 5 days. In addition, the language has
been revised so that it is clear that 90 days is the required "cool -off' period; the
existing Code requires 3 months.
• Non -Residential Zones - The previous version of the draft Ordinance did not limit
the amount of days allowed per activity; it limited the amount of tirries per calendar
with only a 7-day "cool -off' period. The language in the revised version is similar
to the texts for filming in residential zones. Staff has included place -holders in the
number of filming days allowed and the amount of days required in between
filming activities ("cool -off' period). Since the City Council felt that both 20 tunes
and/or 20 days is too many and 7 days in between activities is too short, staff is
recommending that the Planning Commission select a figure within the following
range:
o Days: a timeframe limit within the 8 to 15 day range would be reasonable.
o "Cool -off" Period: a "cool -off' period within the 30 to 60 day range would
be reasonable.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The proposal is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per
Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to
activity that results in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and for activity considered to be a project, respectively. The amendment to the
West Covina Municipal Code would not result in a physical change in the environment
because it would simply revise existing film permit standards.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending
approval of Code Amendment No. 20-01 to the City Council
Submitted by: Jo -Anne Bums
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Approval Resolution
Attachment No. 2 - Planning Connnission Resolution No. 20-6030
Attachment No. 3 - 4/21/20 City Council Staff Report
ATTACHMENT NO.4
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 21, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CODE AMENDMENT NO.
20-01 FOR FILM PERMIT STANDARDS
RECOMMENDATION:
That Planning Commission recommends that the City Council consider Zoning Code Amendment as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2471- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 20-01, RELATED TO FILM
PERMIT STANDARDS
BACKGROUND:
On January21, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-05 to initiate a Code Amendment to
Section 26-281 of the West Covina Municipal Code (WCMC) pertaining to film permit standards.
On February 11, 2020, the Planning Commssion held a study session to discuss the film pewit code
standards and directed staff to modify the number of days filming is allowed in residential and non-residential
zones, and to modify the filming activity timeframe for non-residential zones. The ordinance was prepared
based on the cornments received from the Planning Commission during the study session.
On March 10, 2020, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider Code Amendment No. 20-
01. During the hearing Mr. Lucas Purcell pointed out that the draft Code Amendment does not limit the
amount of filn ing days allowed in non-residential zones. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve
Resolution No. 20-6030 reconmiending the City Council adopt Code Amendment No. 20-01 as presented.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed changes to the zoning code need to balance all the City's economic development priorities.
Allowing for additional fihning on commercial properties in some cases could be a disincentive to reuse of
the property. For example, if the revenue from film permits is substantial, a property owner has little incentive
to reuse the property for a better/higher use. This is particularly important in the Auto Plaza BID area, where
the City is encouraging new vehicle sales as the primary land use. The City does not generate significant
revenue from film pemrits. Film permit costs need to be competitive with other cities in the region if the City
wishes to attract more filming. Additionally, having reasonable fees supports filming is an ancillary use of the
property. A potential problem occurs when fihrring is the primary use of the property because the City loses
sales tax revenues and receives only minimal revenue from the film permit.
The proposed ordinance provides the following changes to Section 26-281 of Division 6 of Article W of
Chapter 26 of the WCMC:
o The number of filming days for residential zones will be increased from 3 days to 5 days.
o The number of filming days for non-residential zones will be increased from 5 days to 20 times per
production with a minimum of 7 days in between each time period.
o The hours for filming in non-residential zones will be revised from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm to 6:00 am to
11:00 pm
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the proposed ordinance and approved it as to form
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve the Planning Conmrission's recommendation; or
2. Provide alternative direction
FIWWONMENTAL REVIEW:
Theproposalis not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3) of
the CEQA Guidelines, which provides thatCFQA only applies to activity that results indirect or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and for activity considered to be a project,
respectively. The amendment to the West Covina Municipal Code would not result in a physical change in the
environment because it would simply revise existing film permit standards.
Prepared by: Jo -Anne Bums, Planning Manager
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL PdPACT:
The proposed code amendment will have no fiscal impact. Applicants will be required to pay fees to cover any
staffcosts as well as hard costs required to process applications.
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Ordinance No. 2471
Attachment No. 2 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-6030
Attachment No. 3 - Mar. 10, 2020 Planning Commission Minutes
Attachment No. 4 - March 10, 2020, Planning Commission Staff Report
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Enhance the City Image and Effectiveness
ATTACHMENT NO.5
AGENDA
ITEM NO.3_
DATE: March 10, 2020
PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT
CODE AMENDMENT NO.20-01
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
LOCATION: City-wide
REQUEST: The proposed code amendments consist of certain amendments to the Zoning section of
the West Covina Municipal Code to modify motion picture filming/film permit standards.
BACKGROUND
On January 21, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-05 (Attachment No. 1) to initiate a
Code Amendment to Section 26-281 of the West Covina Municipal Code (WCMC) pertaining to film
permit standards.
On February 11, 2020, the Planning Commission held a study session to discuss the film permit code
standard and directed staff to modify the number of days filming is allowed in residential and
non-residential zones, and to modify the filming activity timeframe for non-residential zones.
DISCUSSION
Based on the Planning Commission study session a draft ordinance has been prepared. The draft
ordinance provides the following changes to the West Covina Municipal Code (WCMC):
• The number of filming days for residential zones were increased from 3 days to 5 days.
• The number of filming days for non-residential zones were increased from 5 days to 20 times per
production with a minimum of 7 days in between each time period.
• The timeframe for filming in non-residential zones has been modified.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The proposal is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3)
of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to activity that results in direct or
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and for activity considered to be a
project, respectively. The amendment to the West Covina Municipal Code would not result in a physical
change in the environment because it would simply revise existing film permit standards.
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consistent.
• Limiting filming in residential zones to 5 days including set up seems too restrictive.
• Filming in non-residential zones should be regulated in the number of filming days, similar to the
language regulating filming in residential zones.
• Allowing filming 20 times per year or 20 days at a time, with only 7 days in between activities in
nonresidential zones is excessive.
On May 26, 2020, the Planning Commission reconsidered Code Amendment No. 20-01 and made revisions
based on the City Council's direction. The Planning Commission voted 4-0 (Commissioner Holtz was absent)
to approve Resolution No. 20-6037 recommending the City Council adopt Code Amendment No. 20-01.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Ordinance provides the following changes to subsection (a) of Chapter 26, Article VI, Division 6
of the West Covina Municipal Code:
Residential Zones - The current version of the Code and previous version of the draft Ordinance allowed
for 5 days of filming activity including setup and dismantling. The revised version does not include setup
and dismantling in the allotted 5 days. In addition, the language has been revised so that it is clear that 90
days is the required "cool -off' period; the current version of the Code requires 3 months. This allows for
the administrative approval of approximately 20 days (combined total) of filming in residential zones in a
calendar year through the film permit process. If filming in excess of 5 days is proposed, a separate
section of the WCMC allows applicants to apply for a Major Production Permit which requires neighbor
notification and may require a hearing before the Planning Commission.
Non -Residential Zones - The previous version of the draft Ordinance did not limit the amount of days
allowed per activity; it limited the amount of times (20) per calendar year with only a 7-day "cool -off'
period. The language in the revised version is similar to the text for filming in residential zones. The
revised version limits filming in non-residential zones to 15 days with a minimum of 30 days in between
each time period. This allows for the administrative approval of approximately 125 days (combined
maximum total) of filming in non-residential zones in a calendar year through the film permit process. If
filming in excess of 15 days is proposed, a separate section of the WCMC allows applicants to apply for
a Major Production Permit which requires neighbor notification and may require a hearing before the
Planning Commission.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the proposed ordinance and approved it as to form.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve staffs recommendations; or
2. Provide alternative direction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The proposal is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3) of the
CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to activity that results in direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and for activity considered to be a project, respectively.
The amendment to the West Covina Municipal Code would not result in a physical change in the environment
because it revises film permit standards which is a temporary activity that is subject to a separate approval
process.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending approval of Code
Amendment No. 20-01 to the City Council.
Submitted by: Jo -Anne Burns
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Code Amendment Approval Resolution
Attachment No. 2 Staff Report 2.11.20
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Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed code amendment will generate additional economic development activity within the City. The
exact benefits are difficult to quantify but will increase over time, as the City becomes known as a "film
friendly" city. Applicants are required to pay fees associated with permit processing.
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Ordinance No. 2471
Attachment No. 2 - PC Resolution No. 20-6037
Attachment No. 3 - May 26, 2020 PC Staff Report
Attachment No. 4 - April 21, 2020 City Council Staff Report
Attachment No. 5 - March 10, 2020 PC Staff Report
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 20-01,
RELATED TO FILM PERMIT STANDARDS
WHEREAS, the City's provisions for film permits were last updated on March 7, 2000;
and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2020, the City Council initiated a code amendment related to
film permit standards; and
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2020, the Planning Commission conducted a study session to
discuss potential revisions to the film permit standards; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing as prescribed by law regarding proposed Code Amendment No. 20-01. At the conclusion of
the public hearing, the Planning Commission approved Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-
6030, recommending that the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 20-01; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2020, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing as
prescribed by law regarding this ordinance and forwarded Code Amendment No. 20-01 back to the
Planning Commission for fiather revisions; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2020, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing as prescribed by law regarding proposed Code Amendment No. 20-01. At the conclusion of
the public hearing, the Planning Commission approved Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-
6037, recommending that the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 20-01; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2020, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing as
prescribed bylaw regarding this ordinance approving Code Amendment No. 20-01; and
WHEREAS, based on review of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City Council finds and
determines that the ordinance is statutorily exempt from the Calfornia Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only
applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all information presented to it,
including written staff reports and any testimony provided at the public hearing, with all testimony
received being made a part of the public record.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Subsection (a) of Section 26-281 of Chapter 26, Article VI, Division 6 of
the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) Applicability. A film permit may be approved by the planning director without notice
or hearing for the following filming:
(1) In single- and multi -family residential zones, filming for up to dire@-(3) five (5)
days, not including any setup and dismantling, in y d ivee (3) ...oaths with a
minimum of 90 days in between each time period, on any one (1) property.
(2) In all other zoning districts, filming of up to fiw (5) hTis 15 days, not including
any setup and dismantling, with a minimum of 30 days
in between each time period, on any one (1) property or shopping center.
(3) All filming, including any setup and dismantling, shall be done between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. in residential zones, and between the hours of
6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m in all other zoning districts. Film permit activities may
extend outside these hours if the planning director fords that there will be no
adverse impacts to nearby residents or business owners.
(4) Filming which involves no exceptions to the general filming conditions
in Section 26-280(e) above
SECTION 2: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published as required by law.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and
after the date of its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2020.
Tony Wu
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST
Thomas P. Duarte Lisa Sherrick
City Attorney Assistant City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF IDS ANGELES
CITY OF WEST COVINA
I, Lisa Sherrick, Assistant City Clerk of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify the
foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 2471, was introduced at the July 21, 2020 regular Council
meeting and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on -by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
ATTACHMENT NO.2
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO.20-6037
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 20-01, CODE
AMENDMENT RELATED TO FILM PERMIT STANDARDS
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 20-01
GENERAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: Citywide
WHEREAS, on the 21" day of January 2020, the City Council initiated a code amendment
related to film permit standards; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, did on February 11, 2020, conduct a study session
to consider the initiated code amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the 10t' day
of March 2020, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law. At the conclusion of
the public hearing, the Planning Commission approved Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-
6030, recommending that the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 20-01; and
WHEREAS, on the 21" day of April 2020, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public
hearing as prescribed by law regarding this ordinance and forwarded Code Amendment No. 20-01
back to the Planning Commission for further revisions; and
WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by this Commission and on its behalf reveal the
following facts:
1. The City's provisions for film permits were last updated in March 7, 2000.
2. It is necessary to amend the municipal code because the current filming standards are too
restrictive.
3. The proposed action is exempt fi-om the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, in that the
proposed action consists of a code amendment, which does not have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of West
Covina as follows:
SECTION NO. 1: The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as if set forth
herein in full.
SECTION NO. 2: Based on the evidence presented and the findings set forth, Code Amendment
No. 20-01 is hereby found to be consistent with the West Covina General Plan and the implementation
thereof, and that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practices require
Code Amendment No. 20-01.
SECTION NO. 3: Based on the evidence presented and the findings set forth, the Planning
Commission of the City of West Covina hereby recommends to the City Council of the City of
West Covina that it approves Code Amendment No. 20-01 to amend Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the
West Covina Municipal Code as shown on Exhibit "A."
SECTION NO. 4: The Secretary is instructed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the City
Council for their attention in the manner as prescribed by law and this Resolution shall go into force
and effect upon its adoption.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of West Covina, at a regular meeting held on the 26`h day of May, 2020,
by the following vote.
AYES: Heng, Redholtz, Kennedy, Jaquez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Holtz
DATE: May 26, 2020
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Herb Redholtz, Chairman
Planning Commission
Mark Persico, Secretary
Planning Commission