Item - 2021.EC19.4

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on January 5, 2021 and was adopted without amendment.

EC19.4 - Insurance Program for Toronto Live Music Venues - Potential Options

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Economic and Community Development Committee:

1. Requested the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to continue to explore City of Toronto options for supporting an insurance program for Toronto live music venues and report with potential options to the Economic and Community Development Committee in March 2021.

Origin

(December 3, 2020) Letter from the Toronto Music Advisory Committee

Summary

At its meeting on December 3, 2020, the Toronto Music Advisory Committee considered Item MA7.1, Enhanced Support for Toronto Live Music Venues.

Background Information

(December 3, 2020) Letter from the Toronto Music Advisory Committee on Enhanced Support for Toronto Live Music Venues
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-159249.pdf
Presentation from the Music Sector Development Officer, Economic Development and Culture and the Director, Insurance and Risk Management, Finance and Treasury Services on Enhanced Support for Music Venues during the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-159606.pdf

Speakers

Shaun Bowring, Toronto Music Advisory Committee, The Garrison, The Baby G, and Transmit Presents
Tracy Jenkins, Lula Lounge
Vasilios Cranis, BSMT 254

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)