Minutes Confirmed on June 5, 2017
Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council
- Meeting No.:
- 7
- Contact:
- Nancy Martins, Committee Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- Monday, February 13, 2017
- Phone:
- 416-397-4579
- Start Time:
- 10:00 AM
- E-mail:
- edc@toronto.ca
- Location:
- Committee Room 2, City Hall
- Chair:
- Councillor Josh Colle
MA7.1 - Election of Co-Chair
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
Committee Decision
The Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council:
1. Elected Andreas Kalogiannides as Co-Chair of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council for a term of office starting February 13, 2017 and ending November 30, 2018, and until a successor is appointed.
Decision Advice and Other Information
There was one nomination. The Chair declared Andreas Kalogiannides the Co-Chair of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council.
Summary
In accordance with Section B.4 of the Terms of Reference of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council, the Committee will elect a member of the public as Co-Chair.
Motions
That Andreas Kalogiannides be nominated as Co-Chair of the Toronto Music industry Advisory Council.
MA7.2 - 2017 Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council Meetings
- Decision Type:
- Information
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council received the item for information.
Origin
Summary
The Terms of Reference for the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council (TMAC) state that at the call of the Chair, TMAC will meet quarterly or more frequently, if required.
The following meetings of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council have been scheduled:
Date: Monday, February 13, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Committee Room 2
Toronto City Hall, 2nd Floor
100 Queen Street West
Date: Monday, June 5, 2017
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Members' Lounge
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Committee Room 1
Toronto City Hall, 2nd Floor
100 Queen Street West
Date: Monday, December 4, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Members' Lounge
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ma/bgrd/backgroundfile-101025.pdf
Motions
That the item be received for information.
MA7.3 - Structure and Process Review of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Deferred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council deferred consideration of the item until its next meeting.
Summary
The Chair will lead a discussion to solicit members' feedback on the efficacy of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council Process and Structure.
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred to the next meeting of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council.
MA7.4 - Noise By-law Review
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Deferred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council deferred consideration of the item until its next meeting.
Summary
Members of the Advocacy and Business Development working groups and City staff will provide information and lead a discussion on the City of Toronto’s Noise By-law review currently underway in the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division. The Advocacy working group will lead a discussion on the importance of the Noise By-law to the economic health of the music sector.
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred to the next meeting of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council.
MA7.5 - Measures to Protect Music Venues in Toronto - Update
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council:
1. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consider, as part of the Council requested report on Item MM22.5, the following actions for the City to take to help protect music venues:
a. Recognize Music Venues by creating a Live Music Venue Registry that would identify current music venues meeting clearly defined criteria in order to:
1. Recognize businesses as Music Venues independently of their primary license type.
2. Legitimize the operation of live music venues by working with Municipal Licensing and Standards to remove restrictions around floor space and seating.
3. Allow registered venues to apply for designation of municipal significance to selectively permit extended hours for the sale and service of alcohol.
b. Encourage music sector growth with improvements to Toronto By-laws:
1. Re-evaluate “Employment Lands” zoning to identify potential new areas for music venues and entertainment.
2. Review the Noise By-laws to encourage the successful operation of music venues, including reasonable, objective dB limits, clearly defined point of measurement, ambient noise, and mitigation of the enforcement process.
c. Protect Music Venues as important cultural assets:
1. Develop a Toronto-specific adaptation of the Agent of Change principle in coordination with Planning and Building Standards to protect existing live music venues from conflicts with newer developments.
2. Encourage music venues with cultural merit to apply for protection using all tools available under the Heritage Act.
3. Create financial incentives using all revenue tools available, such as property tax reductions for property owners to encourage renting premises to music venues.
4. Create a Music Venue Task Force to monitor and mitigate against the continued risk of music venue closures.
d. Promote Toronto’s vibrant Music Culture:
1. Create a Music Tourism Strategy to promote the live music as one of Toronto’s greatest cultural assets.
2. Endorse special events that reflect the diversity of music in Toronto.
3. Facilitate event organizers who bring international music artists to ensure Toronto continues to be a world-leading destination for live music.
4. Create financial incentives for residents and visitors to experience music, such as transit discounts.
2. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consider the public input provided as part of Item MA7.5 in the report requested by City Council on Item MM22.5 - Protecting Music Venues in Toronto.
Summary
The Chair and City staff will share information on work the City is doing to mitigate the threats to music venues in Toronto.
Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council (TMAC) members will identify immediate actions that TMAC can take to address threats to music venues.
The Branding Marketing and Tourism working group will propose a public position statement on behalf of TMAC regarding venue closures.
Spencer Sutherland will provide an update on TMAC’s November 2016 “Night-time Economy” recommendation.
City staff will advise on TMAC venue-protection objectives identified in the work plan for the music unit of the Film and Entertainment Industries section, Economic Development and Culture Division.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ma/bgrd/backgroundfile-101024.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ma/comm/communicationfile-67426.pdf
(February 13, 2017) Submission from Paul McCaughey, The Matador Ballroom (MA.New.MA7.5.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ma/comm/communicationfile-67430.pdf
(February 13, 2017) E-mail from Mark Streeter (MA.New.MA7.5.3)
Speakers
Mark Garner, Executive Director and Chief Operations Officer, Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area
April Aliermo
Aaron Dawson , Wavelength Music Arts Projects
Jonathan Bunce, Artistic Director, Wavelength Music
Alex Monem
Matyas Hervieux
Lynn Kobayashi
Jeannie Reid, Director, Music City North
Mark Streeter
Kieran Adams
Darryl Hurs, Owner, Indie Week
J. MacLeod
Dan Burke
Andrew Stewart
Jaclyn Blumas
Councillor Joe Cressy
Motions
The Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning consider, as part of the Council requested report on Item MM22.5, the following actions for the City to take to help protect music venues:
1. Recognize Music Venues by creating a Live Music Venue Registry that would identify current music venues meeting clearly defined criteria in order to:
a. Recognize businesses as Music Venues independently of their primary license type.
b. Legitimize the operation of live music venues by working with Municipal Licensing and Standards to remove restrictions around floor space and seating.
c. Allow registered venues to apply for designation of municipal significance to selectively permit extended hours for the sale and service of alcohol.
2. Encourage music sector growth with improvements to Toronto By-laws:
a. Re-evaluate “Employment Lands” zoning to identify potential new areas for music venues and entertainment.
b. Review the Noise By-laws to encourage the successful operation of music venues, including reasonable, objective dB limits, clearly defined point of measurement, ambient noise, and mitigation of the enforcement process.
3. Protect Music Venues as important cultural assets:
a. Develop a Toronto-specific adaptation of the Agent of Change principle in coordination with Planning and Building Standards to protect existing live music venues from conflicts with newer developments.
b. Encourage music venues with cultural merit to apply for protection using all tools available under the Heritage Act.
c. Create financial incentives using all revenue tools available, such as property tax reductions for property owners to encourage renting premises to music venues.
d. Create a Music Venue Task Force to monitor and mitigate against the continued risk of music venue closures.
4. Promote Toronto’s vibrant Music Culture:
a. Create a Music Tourism Strategy to promote the live music as one of Toronto’s greatest cultural assets.
b. Endorse special events that reflect the diversity of music in Toronto.
c. Facilitate event organizers who bring international music artists to ensure Toronto continues to be a world-leading destination for live music.
d. Create financial incentives for residents and visitors to experience music, such as transit discounts.
That the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning consider the public input provided as part of Item MA7.5 in the report requested by City Council on Item MM22.5 - Protecting Music Venues in Toronto.
MA7.6 - International Alliances Working Group Update
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Deferred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council deferred consideration of the item until its next meeting.
Summary
Members of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council's International Alliances working group and City staff will provide an update and information on working group items including:
- The Austin-Toronto Alliance membership and volunteer callout for the 2017 B2B summit organization.
- Proposed activities at SXSW (South by Southwest) 2017, including City of Toronto/Alliance Presence and Music Cities Summit.
- Canadian Music Week 2017: Music Cities Summit and Austin-Toronto showcase
“T for Toronto” activation at M for Montreal.
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred to the next meeting of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council.
MA7.7 - Announcements and Updates
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Deferred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council deferred consideration of the item until its next meeting.
Summary
City staff will provide updates on the following:
- The January 2017 City of Toronto film and music mission to Los Angeles, California led by Mayor Tory.
- The Music District in Fort Collins, Colorado and its use as a template for the development of a "music hub" in Toronto.
- The re-vamped "Live from City Hall" music program.
- The January 2017 consideration by the Community Development and Recreation Committee of a recommendation on the feasibility of mandated risk management plans for medical coverage at electronic dance music events.
Spencer Sutherland will provide an update on a “Canada 150 Event Series” proposal.
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred to the next meeting of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council.
Procedural Motions
That the minutes of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council meeting held on November 3, 2016 be confirmed.
Josh Colle, Chair, Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council
Meeting Sessions
Session Date | Session Type | Start Time | End Time | Public or Closed Session |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017-02-13 | Morning | 10:05 AM | 1:08 PM | Public |
Attendance
Date and Time | Quorum | Members |
---|---|---|
2017-02-13 10:05 AM - 1:08 PM (Public Session) |
Present |
Present: Derek Andrews, Vivian Barclay, Mary An Blom, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle (Chair), Justin Erdman, Murray Foster, Mary Fragedakis, Adam Gill, Andreas Kalogiannides, Robert Lanni, Amanda Martinez, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Mervon Mehta, Noah Mintz, Roberta Smith, Spencer Sutherland, Patti-Anne Tarlton, Andrew Weir Not Present: Eric Alper, Dan Broome, Jeff Cohen, Jeff Craib, Jay Douglas, John Filion, Graham Henderson, Derek "drex" Jancar, Che Kothari, Jesse Kumagai, Miranda Mulholland, Rodney Murphy, Jeffrey Remedios, Michael Thompson Also present (non-members): Joe Cressy |