Item - 2011.CA11.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 24, 2011 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Civic Appointments Committee on October 6, 2011 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 24, 2011.
- See also Item XA3.3
- See also Item CA10.11
- See also By-laws 1244-2011, 1245-2011
CA11.3 - Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management - Appointments
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 24 and 25, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council exempt the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management from Item EX 4.7, Recommendation 12, adopted by City Council at its meeting on April 12 and 13, 2011, regarding the minimum size and composition of City agencies and corporations, so that its composition will be a total of 15 members comprised of: the Councillor for Ward 27, Toronto Centre-Rosedale; 2 members of the Downtown Yonge BIA nominated by the BIA; 5 citizens; 1 member nominated by Ryerson University; 1 member nominated by a local resident's association; 1 member nominated by the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall; 1 employee of the Toronto Parking Authority (ex-officio, no voting rights); 1 employee of the Toronto Police Service (ex-officio, no voting rights); and 2 City staff (ex-officio, no voting rights), to reflect its role as a public-private partnership operating a public square that acts as a focal point for the downtown area.
2. City Council appoint the individuals listed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2014 and until successors are appointed.
3. City Council waive Section 2.1 of the Public Appointments Policy which requires that all board members be residents of Toronto, for the purpose of appointing the nominee in Confidential Attachment 1 from the Downtown Yonge BIA, consistent with City policy for BIA board membership.
4. City Council authorize the City Clerk to make the appointees' names public once appointed by Council and the appointees have been notified.
5. City Council identify the candidate listed in Confidential Attachment 2 as an alternate for the Civic Appointments Committee to consider for appointment should a vacancy occur during the term.
6. City Council direct that the name of the candidate identified as an alternate remain confidential until appointed as a member, as required under the Public Appointments Policy.
City Council has appointed the following persons to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management:
- Rahim Moosa
- Leigh Lampert
- Ritu Bhasin
- Ash Vaidya
- Nicholas Kadysh
- Neil Miller, Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area Board of Management Representative
- Ken Rutherford, CA, Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area Board of Management Representative
- Jesse Kumagai, Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thompson Hall Representative
- Janet Hercz, Ryerson University Representative
- Ian Gemmell, McGill Granby Residents' Association Representative
Confidential Attachment 2 remains confidential in its entirety at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management. The alternate's name will be made public if appointed to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-41985.pdf
Attachment 1 to City Manager's report - Diversity Summary October 2011
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-41986.pdf
Attachment 2 to City Manager's report - Diversity Summary September and October 2011
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-41987.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council reconsider Item CA11.3, Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management - Appointments.
Vote (Reconsider Item) Oct-25-2011 9:56 AM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - CA11.3 - Reconsider the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 36 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, 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: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Denzil Minnan-Wong, John Parker, Karen Stintz |
That City Council adopt Recommendation 3 contained in the report (October 24, 2011) from the City Manager [CA11.3a]:
3. exempt the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management from EX 4.7, recommendation 12 adopted by City Council at its meeting on April 12 and 13, 2011, regarding the minimum size and composition of City agencies and corporations, so that its composition will be a total of 15 members comprised of: the Councillor for Ward 27, Toronto Centre-Rosedale; 2 members of the Downtown Yonge BIA nominated by the BIA; 5 citizens; 1 member nominated by Ryerson University; 1 member nominated by a local resident's association; 1 member nominated by the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall; 1 employee of the Toronto Parking Authority (ex-officio, no voting rights); 1 employee of the Toronto Police Service (ex-officio, no voting rights); and 2 City staff (ex-officio, no voting rights), to reflect its role as a public-private partnership operating a public square that acts as a focal point for the downtown area.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Oct-25-2011 9:58 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CA11.3 - Pasternak - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, 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 |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Mary-Margaret McMahon, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Denzil Minnan-Wong, John Parker, Karen Stintz |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-25-2011 9:58 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CA11.3 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Mary-Margaret McMahon, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Denzil Minnan-Wong, John Parker, Karen Stintz |
CA11.3 - Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management - Appointments
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management
Committee Recommendations
The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:
1. City Council appoint the individuals listed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2014 and until successors are appointed.
2. City Council waive Section 2.1 of the Public Appointments Policy which requires that all board members be residents of Toronto, for the purpose of appointing the nominee in Confidential Attachment 1 from the Downtown Yonge BIA, consistent with City policy for BIA board membership.
3. City Council authorize the City Clerk to make the appointees' names public once appointed by Council and the appointees have been notified.
4. City Council identify the candidate listed in Confidential Attachment 2 as an alternate for the Civic Appointments Committee to consider for appointment should a vacancy occur during the term.
5. City Council direct that the name of the candidate identified as an alternate remain confidential until appointed as a member, as required under the Public Appointments Policy.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Civic Appointments Committee recessed its public session and met in closed session to consider confidential information on this Item related to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management.
Summary
The Civic Appointments Committee Panel 1 submits its recommendations on appointments to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management.
(Confidential Attachments will be forwarded under separate Confidential cover to Members of the Civic Appointments Committee only.)
Motions
That City Council identify the candidate listed in Confidential Attachment 2 as an alternate for the Civic Appointments Committee to consider for appointment should a vacancy occur during the term.
That Civic Appointments Committee adopt the staff recommendations contained in the (September 27, 2011 report from the City Manager:
1. City Council appoint the individuals listed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2014 and until successors are appointed, as nominated by the following interest groups: the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area (BIA), Ryerson University, the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thompson Hall and the McGill Granby Village Residents' Association.
2. City Council waive Section 2.1 of the Public Appointments Policy which requires that all board members be residents of Toronto, for the purpose of appointing the nominee in Item 1 of Confidential Attachment 1 from the Downtown Yonge BIA, consistent with City policy for BIA board membership.
3. City Council authorize the City Clerk to make the appointees' names public once appointed by Council and the appointees have been notified.
That the Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:
1. City Council appoint the individuals listed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2014 and until successors are appointed.
2. City Council waive Section 2.1 of the Public Appointments Policy which requires that all board members be residents of Toronto, for the purpose of appointing the nominee in Confidential Attachment 1 from the Downtown Yonge BIA, consistent with City policy for BIA board membership.
3. City Council authorize the City Clerk to make the appointees' names public once appointed by Council and the appointees have been notified.
4. City Council identify the candidate listed in Confidential Attachment 2 as an alternate for the Civic Appointments Committee to consider for appointment should a vacancy occur during the term.
5. City Council direct that the name of the candidate identified as an alternate remain confidential until appointed as a member, as required under the Public Appointments Policy.
3a - Interest Group Nominations for Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to transmit for Council approval through the Civic Appointments Committee the Interest Group Nominations for the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management for the 2010-14 term of Council in accordance with the Public Appointments Policy.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-41411.pdf