Item - 2026.MM42.61
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 24 and 25, 2026 without amendments.
MM42.61 - Can the Standard Theatre be Restored to Use as a Music Venue? - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic and Community Development to report back to City Council, no later than July 29 to 31, 2026, with recommendations on the suitability of the Standard Theatre for adaptation as a live music venue.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Motion
to Introduce Motion without Notice
moved by
Councillor Dianne Saxe
(Carried)
That Councillor Dianne Saxe be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Can the Standard Theatre be Restored to Use as a Music Venue?
Reason for Urgency:
There may be a short-term opportunity to relocate an existing cultural venue into this space if it can be done at a reasonable price.
Motion
to Adopt Item
(Carried)