Toronto Music Advisory Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 5 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.
MA8.1received
Welcome Remarks and Introduction of New Committee Members
The Chair, Toronto Music Advisory Committee, will give welcome remarks and introduce the new members of the Committee.
The Toronto Music Advisory Committee received the item for information.
MA8.2amended
Election of Co-Chair - Toronto Music Advisory Committee
On October 8, 2019, the Toronto Music Advisory Committee elected a Co-Chair for a term of office ending December 31, 2020 and until successor is appointed. The Committee will elect a member of the public as Co-Chair for a term of office ending November 14, 2022.
The Toronto Music Advisory Committee: 1. Elected Mary An Blom as Co-Chair of the Toronto Music Advisory Committee for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022.
MA8.3received
Toronto Music Advisory Committee Motions in Progress
The Music Sector Development Officer, Economic Development and Culture, will provide an update on the motions adopted by the Committee in 2020.
The Toronto Music Advisory Committee received the item for information.
MA8.4amended
Toronto Music Advisory Committee Priorities for 2021-2022
The Chair, Toronto Music Advisory Committee, will lead a discussion on updating and finalizing a list of immediate priorities with specific actions and timelines for focus during the present term of City Council.
The Toronto Music Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with other relevant City staff, to review zoning, licensing or other measures to allow live music venues to operate as dance studios, gyms, or other businesses that have been allowed to open under different measures or restrictions than live music venues, pursuant to Ontario's COVID-19 response framework, and report on possible implementation to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee. 2. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with other relevant City staff, to review and make any recommendations with respect to the Noise By-law to recognize that, while COVID-19 health regulations are in effect, artists are required to work from home, and homes may not be considered workplaces, which limits the ability for artists to thrive in working from home similar to other professionals who work from home, and report on possible changes to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee.
MA8.5received
Representatives from the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) will give a presentation on plans for the virtual 50th Anniversary of the JUNO Awards in Toronto in May 2021.
The Toronto Music Advisory Committee received the item for information.