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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Date: May 5, 2026
Subject
Adopt an Ordinance amending City Code Title Five (Business Licenses and Regulations) to Establish Chapter 5.51 to Regulate Film Production.
Recommended Action
Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 26-XXX: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending City Code Title Five (Business Licenses and Regulations) to Establish Chapter 5.51 to Regulate Film Production.”
Reasons for Recommendation and Available Options
On April 21, 2026, the City Council conducted the first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Title Five (Business Licenses and Regulations) to Establish Chapter 5.51 to Regulate Film Production. If the City Council approves the second reading at the May 5, 2026, meeting, the proposed ordinance will be in effect thirty days after.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
The City’s Master Fee Schedule – Schedule A was amended at the December 2, 2025, meeting to establish all fees relevant to this ordinance. Collection of these fees will ensure that future film production within the City does not place a financial burden on City resources.
City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description
None
Council Goal:
Fiscal Strategy
California Environmental Quality Act
No California Environmental Quality Act impact.
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Prepared by: Astrid Robles, Senior Management Analyst
Samantha LoCurto, Communications and Marketing Coordinator Reviewed by: Kirsten Squarcia, Deputy City Manager
Floy Andrews, Interim City Attorney
Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Draft Ordinance