Item - 2024.EC12.9
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on April 30, 2024. The Economic and Community Development Committee postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
- See also MM16.4
EC12.9 - Night Economy Manifesto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Economic and Community Development Committee:
1. Deferred consideration of the item until the July 4, 2024 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee.
Origin
Summary
City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, referred Motion MM16.4 to the Economic and Community Development Committee for consideration.
As the Night Economy Champion, I am working with Economic Development and Culture to ensure the City of Toronto fulfills its mandate to modernize and clarify the rules to provide flexibility and support for businesses at night, while ensuring an appropriate level of regulatory oversight to mitigate any potential community nuisance and public safety issues.
As we move the directive forward, it is important that the City of Toronto join other cities worldwide in signing the Nighttime Manifesto, symbolizing a global commitment to raising the awareness around the importance of nightlife.
The Nighttime Manifesto is an expression of intent to support a nighttime that is safe, resilient, sustainable, responsible, inclusive, and creative. It is aligned with existing Council direction for the City’s support of the Night Economy, including:
EC8.14 headed “Supporting the Growth of the Night Economy”;
There are no financial implications, and the Nighttime Manifesto is not legally binding. Some of the supporting cities include, Antwerp, Bangkok, Belfast, Berlin, Durban, Johannesburg, Mälmo, Montreal, New York, São Paulo, and Singapore.
The Manifesto outlines objectives to “Involve different partners and stakeholders to bridge gaps, raise awareness, and build stronger representation for nighttime communities.”
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-244786.pdf
Attachment 1 - Nightime Manifesto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-244787.pdf
Communications
(April 30, 2024) Presentation from Ingrid Buday, No More Noise Toronto (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ec/comm/communicationfile-179193.pdf
Speakers
Ingrid Buday, No More Noise Toronto
Councillor Paul Anslie
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred until the July 4, 2024 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee.