Item - 2026.EC30.8
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on July 14, 2026. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on July 29, 30 and 31, 2026.
EC30.8 - Improving the Usability of Old City Hall as a Filming Location
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Wards:
- All
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and General Manager, Economic Development and Culture has submitted a supplementary report and attachment 1 on this Item (EC30.8a) with recommendations.
A communication has been submitted on this Item.
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee forwards the item to City Council without recommendation.
Committee Decision Advice and Other Information
The Economic and Community Development Committee:
1. Requested the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report directly to the July 29, 30, and 31, 2026 meeting of City Council with recommendations for necessary amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code to authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to support the film industry at Old City Hall.
Summary
At its meeting on June 29, 2026, Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board considered Item FB10.4 and made a recommendation to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
Summary from the presentation from the Manager Film Sector Development, Economic Development and Culture
Film Office staff will provide brief verbal updates on key initiatives and new developments, including the Film Strategic Plan, Pyrotechnics Notification Protocol, FIFA-related activities, Global Production Awards, film website enhancements, staffing, and other items.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-288914.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-289938.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/comm/communicationfile-216028.pdf
Communications (City Council)
EC30.8 - Improving the Usability of Old City Hall as a Filming Location
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee forwards the item to City Council without recommendation.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Economic and Community Development Committee:
1. Requested the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report directly to the July 29, 30, and 31, 2026 meeting of City Council with recommendations for necessary amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code to authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to support the film industry at Old City Hall.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on June 29, 2026, Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board considered Item FB10.4 and made a recommendation to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
Summary from the presentation from the Manager Film Sector Development, Economic Development and Culture
Film Office staff will provide brief verbal updates on key initiatives and new developments, including the Film Strategic Plan, Pyrotechnics Notification Protocol, FIFA-related activities, Global Production Awards, film website enhancements, staffing, and other items.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-288914.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/comm/communicationfile-216028.pdf
Motions
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, the Economic and Community Development Committee reconsider Item EC30.8.
That Recommendation 1 be deleted and replaced with the following:
1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report directly to the July 29, 30, and 31, 2026 meeting of City Council with recommendations for necessary amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code to authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to support the film industry at Old City Hall.