Item - 2016.ED16.10

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Economic Development Committee on November 28, 2016. The Economic Development Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.

ED16.10 - Development of Night-time Economy

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Referred
Wards:
All

Committee Decision

The Economic Development Committee:

 

1.  Referred the item to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for incorporation into the previously requested report on the exploration of the establishment of a Night Mayor Ambassador Program for the City of Toronto, with the further request that he consult with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Medical Officer of Health and other stakeholders, including the Liquor Licensing Task Force and the Noise Bylaw Working Group, who may be affected by 

 

a.  the extension of licensing hours;

b.  licensing type;

c.  late night transportation;

d.  community safety; and

e.  special events.

Origin

(November 3, 2016) Letter from the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council

Summary

At its meeting on November 3, 2016  the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council considered an update on the Liquor Licensing Issues Task Force.

Background Information

(November 3, 2016) Letter from the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council on Development of Night-time Economy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-98157.pdf

Communications

(November 25, 2016) E-mail from Nick Elson (ED.New.ED16.10.1)
(November 25, 2016) E-mail from Sam Mclelland (ED.New.ED16.10.2)
(November 25, 2016) E-mail from Lois Schklar (ED.New.ED16.10.3)
(November 25, 2016) E-mail from Liz Sauter (ED.New.ED16.10.4)
(November 26, 2016) E-mail from Harold Smith (ED.New.ED16.10.5)
(November 26, 2016) E-mail from Rae Smith, Front Street Residents Working Group (ED.New.ED16.10.6)
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Sylvia Chan (ED.New.ED16.10.7)
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Jason Volling (ED.New.ED16.10.8)
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Laura Cooper (ED.New.ED16.10.9)
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Mary Helen Spence, Toronto Noise Coalition (ED.New.ED16.10.10)
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Michael Landry, President GYRA and Alan Baker, Vice President, GYRA, Bill Etherington, Chair GYRA Greater Yorkville Anti-Noise Coalition (ED.New.ED16.10.11)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/comm/communicationfile-64260.pdf
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Bill Etherington, President, The Hazleton Residences Condo Corp Board (ED.New.ED16.10.12)
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Ulla Colgrass (ED.New.ED16.10.13)
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Allan Baker, President, MTCC #626 (ED.New.ED16.10.14)
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Lois Schklar (ED.New.ED16.10.15)
(November 27, 2016) Letter from Lynn Robinson, Chair, The Toronto Island Noise Committee (ED.New.ED16.10.16)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/comm/communicationfile-64305.pdf
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Dr. Sara Byer and Ms. Helen Klar (ED.New.ED16.10.17)
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Martin Mittelstaedt (ED.New.ED16.10.18)
(November 27, 2016) Letter from Ian Carmichael and John Caliendo Co-Presidents, ABC Residents Association (ED.New.ED16.10.19)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/comm/communicationfile-64308.pdf
(November 27, 2016) E-mail from Joan Boggs (ED.New.ED16.10.20)
(November 28, 2016) E-mail from Richard Reinert (ED.New.ED16.10.21)
(November 25, 2016) Letter from Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor Mike Layton and Councillor Pam McConnell (ED.New.ED16.10.22)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/comm/communicationfile-64284.pdf
(November 28, 2016) E-mail from George Prodanou (ED.New.ED16.10.23)
(November 28, 2016) E-mail from Angela Lin (ED.New.ED16.10.24)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/comm/communicationfile-64290.pdf

Speakers

Harold Smith
Dr. Sara Byer, Greater Yorkville Residents' Association/Yorkville Residents' Anti-Noise Coalition
Helen Klar, Member, Greater Yorkville Residents' Association/Yorkville Residents' Anti-Noise Coalition
Liz Sauter, Spokesperson, Toronto Noise Coalition
Lynn Robinson, Chair, Toronto Island Noise Committee
Spencer Sutherland, Member, Toronto Music Advisory Council and TABIA
Councillor Pam McConnell

Motions

Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Carried)

That:

 

1.  The item be referred to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for incorporation into the previously requested report on the exploration of the establishment of a Night Mayor Ambassador Program for the City of Toronto, with the further request that he consult with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Medical Officer of Health and other stakeholders, including the Liquor Licensing Task Force and the Noise Bylaw Working Group, who may be affected by 

 

a.  the extension of licensing hours;

b.  licensing type;

c.  late night transportation;

d.  community safety; and

e.  special events.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council