Item - 2013.MM39.28
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 8, 2013 without amendments.
MM39.28 - Strengthening Toronto's Music Industry - Requesting the Federal Government to extend the Temporary Worker Fee exemptions for musicians - by Councillor Mary Fragedakis, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council, on October 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2013 adopted the following:
1. City Council officially request the Federal Government to extend the Temporary Worker Fee exemptions for musicians to all venues, including bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report to the Economic Development Committee on measures to dampen the negative effect these new fees assessed to small business offering live music is having on Toronto's music industry and what steps might be taken to offset these temporarily and an on an ongoing basis if the Federal Government of Canada fails to heed the City's request.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the necessary provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM39.28. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Vote (Waive Notice) Oct-09-2013 3:17 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM39.28 - Waive notice |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 7 | Members that voted No are Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, John Parker |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Gary Crawford, Karen Stintz |
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM39.28 be referred to the Economic Development Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Waive Referral) Oct-09-2013 3:18 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM39.28 - Waive referral |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 8 | Members that voted No are Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, John Parker |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Gary Crawford, Karen Stintz |
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-10-2013 5:24 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM39.28 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 29 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 16 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Joe Mihevc, John Parker, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Kristyn Wong-Tam |