Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board
The full agenda, as filed
All 6 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
FB4.1received
Culture Plan and Economic Plan Update
Economic, Development and Culture staff will present updates to the Culture Plan and the Plan for Toronto's Economy.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board received the item for information.
FB4.2received
McCleary Planning Update - Create TO and City Planning
Staff from CreateTO and City Planning will present updates from the market study and precinct planning for McCleary District.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board received the item for information.
FB4.3amended
Infrastructure and Sustainability Working Group Update
The Chair, Infrastructure and Sustainability Working Group will provide an update on the group's recent meeting.
The Film, Television, and Digital Media Advisory Board recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to continue consultations with the Film, Television, and Digital Media Board throughout the planning phases of the McCleary District Precinct Plan. 2. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to consider both the McCleary District Precinct Plan and the Business and Implementation Plan: a. maintain building height peak along Lake Shore Boulevard East and lower peak alongside Commissioners Street, b. provide support for film workers by being eligible as preferred residents for new affordable housing in the McCleary area, c. include Agent of Change principles, with a focus on awareness of proximity to film production, in place for area real estate purchases, d. provide support for film-friendly features throughout the area as defined in the Urban Design Guidelines (including access to grid power, parking areas and laybys, removable street furniture), and e. leverage public art as a means of celebrating the local film industry.
FB4.4received
Marketing and Communications Working Group Update
The Chair, Marketing and Communications Working Group will provide an update on the group's recent meeting.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board received the item for information.
FB4.5received
City Staff to report on proposed adjustment to Film Permits.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board received the item for information.
FB4.6adopted
Los Angeles Mission 2024 - Final Report
On May 8 and 9, 2024, Mayor Olivia Chow led a delegation of 32 Toronto screen industry organizations to Los Angeles to nurture existing relationships and foster new ones with Los Angeles' leading film, television, and digital media companies in order to secure more investment in Toronto. This report provides an overview of the Mayor's Los Angeles Mission including key activities, objectives, and outcomes of the mission.
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board recommends that the Economic and Community Development Committee recommend that: 1. City Council receive the report (June 20, 2024) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.