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Economic and Community Development Committee · 2021-05-26 · 2021.EC22.9

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Evidence-Based Safe Reopening Plan for Live Music Venues

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2021-06-08 · Toronto City Council · amended

As filed

City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council thank the Province of Ontario for its $7 million to support Ontario's music sector through the Ontario Music Investment Fund, including $500,000 direct grant funding for community music sector development through the Canadian Live Music Association, during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to establish a detailed

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reopening plan for live music, arts, and cultural venues and institutions, which includes consideration of current and future steps of reopening and opportunities for input from local venue operators, industry professionals, public health officials, and other key stakeholders.

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At its meeting on May 3, 2021, the Toronto Music Advisory Committee considered Item MA9.3, Concerns Related to Current Trends in COVID-19 Pandemic.

Staff recommended

The Toronto Music Advisory Committee recommends to the Economic and Community Development Committee that: 1. City Council communicate its support for the Province of Ontario to consult with relevant music industry stakeholders on an evidence-based safe reopening plan for live music venues with particular attention to: a. capacity limits; b. distancing measures; c. workplace safety measures; d. potential for pivoting venue classification between Bar/Restaurant and Performing Arts; e.

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financial supports for industry; and f. a plan for communicating updates with venue industry and stakeholders.

Considered

  • 2021-05-26 · Economic and Community Development Committee · referred

    Decision as filed

    The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Referred the letter (May 3, 2021) from the Toronto Music Advisory Committee to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, for consideration.

  • 2021-06-08 · Toronto City Council · amended

    Clerk’s note

    During the review of the Order Paper on June 8, 2021, City Council adopted a procedural motion to remove this Item from the Economic and Community Development Committee and bring it forward to City Council for consideration.

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