Balance. Outreach. Benefits. Support. Value. Opportunity

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1 Balance Outreach Benefits Support Opportunity Value

2 Township Filming Guidelines Proposed Updates 2013 Stakeholder Presentation & Forum January 2013

3 Welcome BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND FILM INDUSTRY

4 Our Facilitator: David Gouthro

5 Why Are We Here? 1990s Initial Filming Guidelines Developed 2007 Filming Guideline Updated 2013 Filming Guideline Update Proposed

6 What Film Industry Brings Revenues to local businesses Contributions to heritage sites, support organizations, etc. Remuneration to residents for property use (location fees) Local and regional jobs for local talent Youth mentoring through academic programs Environmentally-responsible practices for our community Infusion of community pride Destination tourism

7 Objectives for Today 1. Engage stakeholders by presenting proposed changes 2. Engage in constructive feedback/dialogue regarding proposed guidelines

8 Next Steps: After Today Distribute summary of group s input Review group s feedback regarding new guidelines Proceed to public open house meetings in our community Review community s input regarding new guidelines Make recommendations to Mayor & Council for consideration (Spring 2013)

9 What Initiated Guideline Review Need for parameters to protect municipal risk & liability Considerations for proponent management Ongoing support for community/industry balance Inclusion of municipal commitment statement in support of film-friendly profile Policy supporting general direction and decision-making related to filming Recognition statement acknowledging economic impact of filming & value proposition for our community

10 Township of Langley BC Film Commission Centralizing requirements & coordination of filming for safety & welfare of all in our community Building upon our reputation as one of most film-friendly municipalities in lower mainland Streamlining processes to make it easy to do filming business with the Township to maximize potential benefits Communicating and liaising with community & industry to promote balance and to minimize inconvenience Primary gateway to filming in BC responsible for streamlining processes for filming throughout our province Working for BC communities to reap the rewards of a vibrant industry that creates opportunities & benefits province wide Promoting BC s competitive advantage to ensure the business of film & television production thrives as a value proposition Harmonizing community/industry relations so that BC remains supportive, film-friendly production centre Responsibility Working Together

11 Guideline Enhancements Now Proposed Benefits Provides information to various audiences & stakeholders Is process oriented with limited options to manage non-compliance Outlines processes & steps Requires proponents to retain services of one specific BIA to coordinate communications Identifies application requirements to film on public property Targeted information, and creation of new resources for other stakeholders Provides general direction and decision making support through Policy Adds support and commitment statements Centralizes approvals & communications to/from municipality Requires all productions to make application public and/or private property Greater clarity / reduced confusion on stakeholder roles and responsibilities Greater clarity & enhanced ability to manage all aspects of filming Acknowledges industry & value to our community Greater clarity on authority, approvals, communications for all stakeholders Focuses on safety & wellbeing of all

12 Guideline Enhancements Combines multiple other, yet specific, requirements in one section Now Proposed Benefits Current municipal permit fees is $100 and applies only to municipal ROW Make separate, distinct provisions for heritage sites, seasonal periods/ events, business areas, etc. Separate application fee for all productions (public/private) - $25 Greater clarity to minimize impacts to our community Better ability to monitor film activity (ie: protective services, disruptions, etc.) Provides information to public and industry as required (reactive) Municipal forms on website are in.pdf format Increase permit fee to $150 Streamlines and provides proactive communications Create e-form and e- payment service offerings Provide enhanced services at affordable rates Improves communication between community and film industry Improves efficiency of processing applications

13 What do you like about the proposed changes? What (if any) are unaddressed or new challenges? What additional recommendations would you like us to consider? Exploring the New Guidelines

14 Balanced input amongst all participants Exercise curiosity Listen to expand understanding of other s perspectives Focus on the biggest win for the entire community Share responsibility for following the guidelines Use the Treasure Chest Conversation Guidelines

15 Positive Changes Breakout Session

16 Unaddressed or New Challenges Breakout Session

17 Recommendations for Consideration Breakout Session

18 October-November 2012 Internal Committee Review January 2013 Key Stakeholder Presentation & Forum Spring 2013 Public Open House Meetings Spring 2013 Staff Presentation to Mayor & Council Timeline Next Steps

19 Balance Outreach Benefits Support Opportunity Value

20 Thank You

21 Forward feedback by February 15, 2013 to: Val Gafka Manager, Business Support Engineering Division Township of Langley mail Ave, Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 fax