Item - 2021.FB7.5
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board on March 29, 2021 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also EC21.14
FB7.5 - Sustainability and Green Infrastructure Updates
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
Board Decision
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board recommends that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to collaborate 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.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Board members and the Program Manager, Film Sector Development provided an update on the work of the Ontario Green Screen and ongoing planning for grid-power access to reduce film productions' reliance on diesel generators in Toronto.
Summary
Board members and Economic Development and Culture staff will provide an update on the work of the Ontario Green Screen and ongoing planning for grid-power access to reduce film productions' reliance on diesel generators in Toronto.
Motions
That:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to collaborate 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.