Item - 2021.MM34.22
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 8 and 9, 2021 without amendments.
MM34.22 - Protecting Downtown Chinatown's Cultural Heritage - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to identify policy and program options to protect Chinatown's cultural identity, affordable cultural spaces and local retail through a Cultural District Plan or other mechanisms, and to report back on the initial findings to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the end of 2021.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to consult with relevant community groups, including but not limited to, the Chinatown Business Improvement Area, Grange Community Association and Friends of Chinatown Toronto.
3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to consider options for identifying Cultural Districts in the Official Plan.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM34.22 be referred to the Economic and Community Development Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.