Item - 2017.ED21.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 24, 2017 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Economic Development Committee on May 8, 2017 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 24, 2017.
ED21.3 - Bid to Designate Toronto as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City of Media Arts
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 24, 25 and 26, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to submit an application to designate Toronto as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City of Media Arts.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-103181.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) May-25-2017 2:12 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - ED21.3 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Jim Karygiannis, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Anthony Perruzza, John Tory |
ED21.3 - Bid to Designate Toronto as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City of Media Arts
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to submit an application to designate Toronto as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City of Media Arts.
Origin
Summary
Toronto is recognized locally, nationally, and internationally as a vibrant creative capital. The city's cultural assets are a key economic driver, contribute to social cohesion and strong neighbourhoods, and enhance Toronto's reputation as one of the best places in the world to live, work, and travel.
Toronto's arts and culture scene is particularly well-known for its accomplishments in the field of media arts - encompassing film, music, digital media, and other forms of cultural expression using technology. In recognition of the city's global achievements in the field, this report seeks City Council's endorsement of an application to designate Toronto as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City of Media Arts.
The designation of Toronto as a UNESCO Creative City will create opportunities for international partnerships with the Network's 116 member cities, encourage collaboration and innovation in the media arts sector, and celebrate the tremendous achievements of Toronto's artists and cultural organizations.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-103181.pdf