Item - 2012.ED11.8
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Economic Development Committee on February 21, 2012. The Economic Development Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
ED11.8 - Implementing Creative Capital Gains Recommendation 3.3 - Fostering Toronto's Music Cluster
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Economic Development Committee referred Item ED11.8 to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, with a request that he, in conjunction with industry stakeholders, develop a series of short, medium, and long-term recommendations for government(s) and the Toronto Music Industry to consider that would position Toronto as a leading live music tourist destination and promote and foster Toronto's music cluster.
Origin
Summary
Councillor Mike Layton urging the Economic Development Committee to instigate Recommendation 3.3 in the Creative Capital Gains report and take advantage of the expertise and enthusiasm of the Toronto Music Industry Assocation by requesting the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to conduct a study to investigate Toronto’s music industry and its economic impact and develop a strategy to promote and foster Toronto’s music cluster through consultation with industry stakeholders including, but not limited to, the Toronto Music Industry Association.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-45028.pdf
(July 4, 2011) Attachment - Letter from Jeff Melanson, Special Advisor to Mayor Rob Ford, Arts and Culture
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-45029.pdf
(August 20, 2001) Attachment - The Role of Music in the Austin Economy: Executive Summary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-45031.pdf
Communications
(February 21, 2012) Submission from Kim Cooke, Revolution Recording (ED.New.ED11.8.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ed/comm/communicationfile-28963.pdf
(December 5, 2011) Submission from Scott Honsberger, President and Founder, Toronto Music Industry Association (ED.New.ED11.8.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ed/comm/communicationfile-28965.pdf
Speakers
Amy Terrill, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Music Canada (Submission Filed)
Scott Honsberger, President, Toronto Music Industry Association (Submission Filed)
Kim Cooke, Owner, Revolution Studios (Submission Filed)
Motions
That Item ED11.8 be referred to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, with a request that he, in conjunction with industry stakeholders, develop a series of short, medium, and long-term recommendations for government(s) and the Toronto Music Industry to consider that would position Toronto as a leading live music tourist destination and promote and foster Toronto's music cluster.