Item - 2021.EC21.14
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 5, 2021 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Economic and Community Development Committee on April 27, 2021 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 5, 2021.
- See also FB7.5
EC21.14 - Sustainable and Green Infrastructure Initiative for the Film Industry - Proposed Power Drop Pilot Project at Popular Filming Locations in Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to develop a business and operational case for a pilot project to install power drops at popular filming locations for consideration as part of the 2022 Budget process or before, wherever possible.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-165626.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/cc/comm/communicationfile-131263.pdf
(May 5, 2021) Submission from Lenka Holubec on behalf of ProtectNatureTO (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/cc/comm/communicationfile-131344.pdf
EC21.14 - Sustainable and Green Infrastructure Initiative for the Film Industry - Proposed Power Drop Pilot Project at Popular Filming Locations in Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to develop a business and operational case for a pilot project to install power drops at popular filming locations for consideration as part of the 2022 Budget process or before, wherever possible.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on March 29, 2021, the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board considered Item FB7.5, Sustainability and Green Infrastructure Updates.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-165626.pdf