Item - 2020.FB5.1

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board on June 5, 2020 and was adopted with amendments.

FB5.1 - Film Industry Mitigation and Recovery Strategies

Decision Type:: Presentation

Status:: Amended

Board Decision

The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board recommends that the Chief Recovery and Rebuild Officer, in consultation with the Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries,and other appropriate City staff, take into consideration the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board's concerns and suggestions on mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 in preparation for the recovery.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Saäd Rafi, Chief Recovery and Rebuild Officer, Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild, gave a presentation on Toronto's Recovery and Rebuild Strategy.

Origin

(May 26, 2020) Presentation from the Chair and Co-Chair, Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board

Summary

Overview of COVID19-related consultations and groups, introduction of the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild, and Section 21 process update.

Background Information

(June 4, 2020) Presentation from the Chief Recovery and Rebuild Officer on Toronto's Recovery and Rebuild Strategy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/fb/bgrd/backgroundfile-147740.pdf

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Jonathan Ahee (Carried)

That the Chief Recovery and Rebuild Officer, in consultation with the Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries, and other appropriate City staff, to take into consideration the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board's concerns and suggestions on mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 in preparation for the recovery.

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)