City Council

F.5.\nEVALUATE ESTABLISHING A FILM PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE FEE\nWAIVER PILOT PROGRAM [J. ERICKSON, C. BYERS]:\nSUBJECT: This item directs Staff to explore the feasibility of establishing\na one-year Film Permit Administrative Fee Waiver Program to incentivize\nfilmmakers to conduct production activities in West Hollywood by waiving\nCity-issued film permit administrative fees while maintaining all existing\nfees related to public property use, street use, closures, blanket admin\nfees, and revision/rider fees as well as processing, notification, and public\nsafety requirements.\nRECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to explore the feasibility of\nimplementing a one-year Film Permit Administrative Fee Waiver Program\nby waiving City-issued film permit administrative fees.; and 2) Return to\nCity Council during FY 27 with a detailed analysis outlining fiscal impacts,\noperational considerations, equity implications, and options for a limited\npilot program.