Item - 2020.MA6.3
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto Music Advisory Committee on September 24, 2020 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also EC16.8
MA6.3 - Toronto's Nighttime Economy
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Toronto Music Advisory Committee recommends that:
1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report to the next meeting of the Toronto Music Advisory Committee with an overview of the process and timelines for updating the Toronto Music Strategy.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto Music Advisory Committee:
1. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to take into consideration the recommendations from the Toronto Music Advisory Committee in establishing priorities for the Nighttime Economy Internal Working Group.
Mike Tanner, Music Sector Development Officer, Economic Development and Culture, gave a presentation to the Committee on the Night Economy Update.
Summary
Staff from Economic Development and Culture will provide a presentation on cross-divisional work to advance the nighttime economy as it relates to the music community, including exploration of zoning, licensing changes, and DIY (Do-It-Yourself) event permitting.
The Chair of the Toronto Music Advisory Committee will lead a discussion with Committee members to shape their recommendations on these issues.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ma/bgrd/backgroundfile-156997.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto Music Advisory Committee recommend that:
1. The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture take into consideration the recommendations from the Toronto Music Advisory Committee in establishing priorities for the Nighttime Economy Internal Working Group.
That the Toronto Music Advisory Committee recommend that:
1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report to the next meeting of the Toronto Music Advisory Committee with an overview of the process and timelines for updating the Toronto Music Strategy.