Night Economy Manifesto - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

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2024-03-20 · Toronto City Council · referred

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City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, referred Motion MM16.4 to the Economic and Community Development Committee for consideration.

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Waive Referral · Lost, 11-14

For (11)Brad Bradford, Chris Moise, Frances Nunziata, Jamaal Myers, James Pasternak, Jennifer McKelvie, Josh Matlow, Nick Mantas, Olivia Chow, Parthi Kandavel, Vincent Crisanti

Against (14)Alejandra Bravo, Amber Morley, Anthony Perruzza, Ausma Malik, Dianne Saxe, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Jon Burnside, Michael Thompson, Mike Colle, Paul Ainslie, Paula Fletcher, Shelley Carroll, Stephen Holyday

Absent (1)Lily Cheng

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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.

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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" ; EC8.13 headed "Recommended Amendments to Chapter 545, Licensing for Bars, Restaurants, and Entertainment Venues as part of the Night Economy Review" ; and PH8.2 headed "Recommended Amendments to Zoning By-laws for Bars, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues as part of the Night Economy Review - Final Report" . 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." I look forward to your support.

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Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support for the Nighttime Manifesto and request the Mayor to sign the Manifesto on behalf of the City of Toronto.

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