38. 25-1331
Planning and Building Department, Economic Development Division,
recommending the Board:
1) Approve the Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 5236, adding
Chapter 58 to Title 5 of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code entitled
“Filming Permits,” to establish uniform procedures and requirements for
commercial filming in El Dorado County;
2) Find that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act under §15061(b)(3), in that there is no possibility that the
implementation of the Ordinance may have significant effects on the
environment;
3) Waive reading of the full Ordinance, read by title only, and continue this
matter to August 19, 2025, for Final Passage (Second Reading); and
4) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding with the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, with a
not-to-exceed amount of $150,750 and a one-year term upon execution,
to provide Film Officer services in support of commercial film, print, or
digital media production activities within El Dorado County.
FUNDING: General Fund / Filming Permit Fees (to be established by
Resolution and approved by the Board at a later date).
Public Comment: S. Taylor, L. Campbell
A motion was made by Supervisor Veerkamp, seconded by Supervisor Turnboo
to:
1) Approve the Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 5236, adding Chapter
58 to Title 5 of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code entitled “Filming Permits,”
to establish uniform procedures and requirements for commercial filming in El
Dorado County including language in Section 5.58.020 - Permits and
Exemptions 4. Portrait Photography: Still photography of individuals, students or
families not requiring road or facility closure, reimbursement for personnel, or
use of drones;
2) Find that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act under §15061(b)(3), in that there is no possibility that the implementation of
the Ordinance may have significant effects on the environment;
3) Waive reading of the full Ordinance, read by title only, and continue this
matter to August 19, 2025, for Final Passage (Second Reading); and
4) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Memorandum of Understanding
with the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, with a not-to-exceed amount
of $150,750 and a one-year term upon execution, to provide Film Officer
services in support of commercial film, print, or digital media production
activities within El Dorado County.
Supervisor Parlin is supporting this item because she really appreciates the
improved transparency and accountability and she hopes it is a step towards
bringing the Film Office in-house for succession planning and better
collaboration with our other County departments.
5 - Laine, Parlin, Turnboo, Ferrero and Veerkamp
Yes: