Item - 2021.MA8.4
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto Music Advisory Committee on February 25, 2021 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also EC20.11
MA8.4 - Toronto Music Advisory Committee Priorities for 2021-2022
- 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 Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with other relevant City staff, to review zoning, licensing or other measures to allow live music venues to operate as dance studios, gyms, or other businesses that have been allowed to open under different measures or restrictions than live music venues, pursuant to Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework, and report on possible implementation to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee.
2. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with other relevant City staff, to review and make any recommendations with respect to the Noise By-law to recognize that, while COVID-19 health regulations are in effect, artists are required to work from home, and homes may not be considered workplaces, which limits the ability for artists to thrive in working from home similar to other professionals who work from home, and report on possible changes to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee.
Summary
The Chair, Toronto Music Advisory Committee, will lead a discussion on updating and finalizing a list of immediate priorities with specific actions and timelines for focus during the present term of City Council.
Motions
That the Toronto Music Advisory Committee recommend to the Economic and Community Development Committee that:
1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with other relevant city staff, to review zoning, licensing or other measures to allow live music venues to operate as dance studios, gyms, or other businesses that have been allowed to open under different measures or restrictions than live music venues, pursuant to Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework, and report on possible implementation to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee.
That:
1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with other relevant staff, to review and make any recommendations with respect to the noise by-law to recognize that, while COVID-19 health regulations are in effect, artists are required to work from home, and homes may not be considered workplaces, which limits the ability for artists to thrive in working from home similar to other professionals who work from home, and report on possible changes to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee.