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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING THE
COLLECTION OF BUSINESS TAXES, AS SET FORTH IN
CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11.01.250, FOR
ITINERANT MOTION PICTURE/TELEVISION PRODUCERS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Culver City finds that the film and production industry is of significant importance to the City’s local economy; and WHEREAS, the City Council supports the City becoming more competitive and attractive to film production companies and creating an atmosphere that continues to foster the film and production industry in the long-term; and WHEREAS, in order to further this goal, on February 7, 2011 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-R005 suspending collection of business taxes for itinerant motion picture/television producers for a period of five years; and WHEREAS, on October 12, 20 15, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-R075 extending the suspension for an additional 10 years, expiring on February 8, 2026; and
WHEREAS, in light of the importance of the film industry in Culver City and the positive economic impact, job retention, and job creation that occurs through increased filming at the studios located in the City, the City Council has determined that a n additional 10-year suspension of the collection of business taxes on out -of-city production companies filming at a Culver City studio location would, in the long -term, stimulate the City’s local economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, California, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:
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1. The collection of business taxes on itinerant motion picture/television producers, pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 11.01.250, shall be suspended for an additional period of 10 years (the “Tax Suspension”).
2. The Tax Suspension shall become effective February 8, 2026 and shall automatically expire on February 8, 2036, unless earlier terminated or extended by resolution of the City Council.
3. During the 10-year Tax Suspension period, the Chief Financial Officer shall submit an annual report to the City Council during the City’s budget process which shall include, but shall not be limited to, information measuring the effectiveness of the Tax Suspension and identifying any noticeable economic impacts.
4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this _____ day of __________ 2025.
DAN O’BRIEN, MAYOR
City of Culver City, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JEREMY BOCCHINO, City Clerk HEATHER BAKER, City Attorney