Item - 2012.CA19.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 30, 2012 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Civic Appointments Committee on October 11, 2012 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 30, 2012.
- See also By-law 1446-2012
CA19.1 - Toronto Transit Commission Board - Applicant Interviews and Appointments
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 30, 31 and November 1, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint the candidates listed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Toronto Transit Commission Board, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2014 and until successors are appointed.
2. City Council authorize the City Clerk to make the appointees' names public once appointed by Council and the appointees have been notified.
3. City Council identify the candidates listed in Confidential Attachment 2 as alternates for the Civic Appointments Committee to consider for appointment, in the order listed, should a vacancy occur during the term.
4. City Council direct that the names of the candidates identified as alternates remain confidential until appointed as a member, as required under the Public Appointments Policy.
City Council has appointed the following persons to the Toronto Transit Commission Board:
- Maureen Adamson
- Nick Di Donato
- Alan Milliken Heisey
- Anju Kumar Virmani.
Confidential Attachment 2 remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains personal information about identifiable persons. The alternates' names will be made public if appointed to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
City Council recessed its public session and met as Committee of the Whole in closed session on October 30, 2012, and considered confidential information on this Item as it relates to personal information about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.
On October 30, 2012, the following Members of Council nominated public members for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission:
a. Councillor Joe Mihevc moved that Applicant #34 be appointed to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.
b. Councillor Anthony Perruzza moved that Applicant #267 be appointed to the Toronto Transit Board.
There being six (6) candidates for four (4) positions, City Council conducted a ballot for the appointment of four (4) public members to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.
The Speaker asked the City Clerk to instruct the Members on the balloting process.
The City Clerk advised Members of Council as follows:
"We will now proceed to the balloting for public members of the Toronto Transit Commission.
There are four positions to elect.
It requires a majority of ballots cast to be elected to one of the positions. Any candidate receiving a majority of ballots cast will be declared elected.
If fewer than four people receive a majority of votes on the first ballot, Council will conduct a second ballot for the remaining positions with the remaining candidates. On a second ballot, only those declared elected are removed from consideration. All other candidates are still eligible.
We are about to distribute the ballots to you.
The ballots contain four blank spaces. Please indicate your vote by printing the number of a candidate in the space provided.
Please print clearly and legibly. If I cannot determine your intention for any reason, including your handwriting, any votes in dispute will not be counted.
You may vote for up to and including four people.
If you vote for more than four people, your ballot will be spoiled, and none of your votes will be counted.
Please write the number of the candidate, not the name. If you write the name your ballot will be spoiled and not counted.
Secret ballots are prohibited by law. You must print your name and sign your ballot in the space provided. If you do not, your ballot will be spoiled, and none of your votes will be counted.
You must remain seated during the voting process until all ballots have been collected.
When you are finished voting, please fold your ballot in half and place it on the ledge in front of your desk for collection. We will collect the ballots when all Members have finished voting.
Members, the voting process is about to begin. Please take your seats and remain seated during the voting process.
We will now distribute the ballots."
The City Clerk distributed the ballots to the Members of Council. Once all ballots had been cast and collected, the City Clerk tallied the results of the ballot.
The City Clerk announced the results of the ballot for the appointment of four (4) public members to the Toronto Transit Commission Board conducted on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, as follows:
- Number of ballots cast: 39
- Number of votes required to elect for each of the four positions: 20
- There were no spoiled or illegal ballots
- For Candidate 3: 31 votes
- For Candidate 34: 16 votes
- For Candidate 110: 24 votes
- For Candidate 161: 36 votes
- For Candidate 267: 9 votes
- For Candidate 384: 34 votes
The City Clerk declared the following candidates elected, each having received a majority of ballots cast:
- Candidate 3
- Candidate 110
- Candidate 161
- Candidate 384.
Since four public members were elected, no further ballots were required.
The summary of ballots cast is as follows:
For Candidate 3:
Councillor Paul Ainslie
Councillor Ana Bailão
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Councillor Josh Colle
Councillor Gary Crawford
Councillor Vincent Crisanti
Councillor Janet Davis
Councillor Mike Del Grande
Councillor Sarah Doucette
Councillor Paula Fletcher
Councillor Doug Ford
Mayor Rob Ford
Councillor Mark Grimes
Councillor Doug Holyday
Councillor Norman Kelly
Councillor Mike Layton
Councillor Chin Lee
Councillor Pam McConnell
Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon
Councillor Peter Milczyn
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong
Councillor Ron Moeser
Councillor Frances Nunziata
Councillor Cesar Palacio
Councillor John Parker
Councillor James Pasternak
Councillor Gord Perks
Councillor Jaye Robinson
Councillor David Shiner
Councillor Karen Stintz
Councillor Michael Thompson
For Candidate 34:
Councillor Maria Augimeri
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Councillor Janet Davis
Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker
Councillor Sarah Doucette
Councillor John Filion
Councillor Paula Fletcher
Councillor Mary Fragedakis
Councillor Mike Layton
Councillor Pam McConnell
Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon
Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor John Parker
Councillor Gord Perks
Councillor Adam Vaughan
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
For Candidate 110:
Councillor Paul Ainslie
Councillor Maria Augimeri
Councillor Ana Bailão
Councillor Josh Colle
Councillor Gary Crawford
Councillor Vincent Crisanti
Councillor Mike Del Grande
Councillor Doug Ford
Mayor Rob Ford
Councillor Mark Grimes
Councillor Doug Holyday
Councillor Norman Kelly
Councillor Chin Lee
Councillor Peter Milczyn
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong
Councillor Ron Moeser
Councillor Frances Nunziata
Councillor Cesar Palacio
Councillor James Pasternak
Councillor Anthony Perruzza
Councillor Jaye Robinson
Councillor David Shiner
Councillor Karen Stintz
Councillor Michael Thompson
For Candidate 161:
Councillor Paul Ainslie
Councillor Maria Augimeri
Councillor Ana Bailão
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Councillor Josh Colle
Councillor Gary Crawford
Councillor Vincent Crisanti
Councillor Janet Davis
Councillor Mike Del Grande
Councillor Sarah Doucette
Councillor John Filion
Councillor Doug Ford
Mayor Rob Ford
Councillor Mary Fragedakis
Councillor Mark Grimes
Councillor Doug Holyday
Councillor Norman Kelly
Councillor Chin Lee
Councillor Pam McConnell
Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon
Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor Peter Milczyn
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong
Councillor Ron Moeser
Councillor Frances Nunziata
Councillor Cesar Palacio
Councillor John Parker
Councillor James Pasternak
Councillor Gord Perks
Councillor Anthony Perruzza
Councillor Jaye Robinson
Councillor David Shiner
Councillor Karen Stintz
Councillor Michael Thompson
Councillor Adam Vaughan
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
For Candidate 267:
Councillor Maria Augimeri
Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker
Councillor John Filion
Councillor Mary Fragedakis
Councillor Mike Layton
Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor Anthony Perruzza
Councillor Adam Vaughan
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
For Candidate 384:
Councillor Paul Ainslie
Councillor Ana Bailão
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Councillor Josh Colle
Councillor Gary Crawford
Councillor Vincent Crisanti
Councillor Janet Davis
Councillor Mike Del Grande
Councillor Sarah Doucette
Councillor Doug Ford
Mayor Rob Ford
Councillor Mary Fragedakis
Councillor Mark Grimes
Councillor Doug Holyday
Councillor Norman Kelly
Councillor Mike Layton
Councillor Chin Lee
Councillor Pam McConnell
Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon
Councillor Peter Milczyn
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong
Councillor Ron Moeser
Councillor Frances Nunziata
Councillor Cesar Palacio
Councillor John Parker
Councillor James Pasternak
Councillor Gord Perks
Councillor Anthony Perruzza
Councillor Jaye Robinson
Councillor David Shiner
Councillor Karen Stintz
Councillor Michael Thompson
Councillor Adam Vaughan
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board
Background Information (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
October 30, 2012 – 8:05 p.m. - Speaker Nunziata advised that City Council had completed its closed session consideration of CA19.1 – Toronto Transit Commission Board – Applicant Interviews and Appointments. No motions were moved during the closed session. Council would now proceed with teh public debate on the item.
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-30-2012 8:38 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CA19.1 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 39 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Frank Di Giorgio, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council end the debate on Item CA19.1 and take the vote immediately.
Vote (End Debate) Oct-30-2012 8:10 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - CA19.1 - Shiner - End debate |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 28 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 11 | Members that voted No are Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Mike Layton, Joe Mihevc, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Frank Di Giorgio, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow |
1a - Challenges and Issues facing the Toronto Transit Commission
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-50759.pdf
CA19.1 - Toronto Transit Commission Board - Applicant Interviews and Appointments
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board
Committee Recommendations
The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:
1. City Council appoint the candidates listed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Toronto Transit Commission Board, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2014 and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council authorize the City Clerk to make the appointees' names public once appointed by Council and the appointees have been notified.
3. City Council identify the candidates listed in Confidential Attachment 2 as alternates for the Civic Appointments Committee to consider for appointments, in the order listed, should a vacancy occur during the term.
4. City Council direct that the names of the candidates identified as alternates 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 on October 11, 2012, to consider confidential information on this Item related to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.
Summary
The Civic Appointments Committee will interview candidates for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.
(The Interview Schedule will be forwarded under separate confidential cover to Members of the Civic Appointments Committee and relevant officials only. Copies of confidential applications and the confidential qualifications and diversity summary provided by the City Manager were previously distributed under confidential cover to the Members of the Civic Appointments Committee.)
Background Information
Motions
Councillor Mammoliti, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that he had concerns about the length of the day and the lack of notice provided to Committee members; that he had personal responsibilities which precluded him from staying for the entire meeting; and that he would be moving motions to change the format of the day.
Chair Nunziata accepted Councillor Mammoliti's Point of Privilege.
Councillor Mammoliti proposed that the Civic Appointments Committee:
i. adjourn the meeting no later than 5:15 p.m.; and
ii. request the Clerk to contact the remaining candidates to cancel their interviews for today and to reschedule those interviews to another date.
Vote (Set Committee Rule) Oct-11-2012
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CA19.1 - Set adjournment time |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Giorgio Mammoliti, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Raymond Cho, Mary Fragedakis, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Doug Ford, Ron Moeser |
Councillor Pasternak proposed that the Civic Appointments Committee identify a break in the meeting from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Vote (Set Committee Rule) Oct-11-2012
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - Identify a break in the meeting |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Giorgio Mammoliti, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Raymond Cho, Mary Fragedakis, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Doug Ford, Ron Moeser |
That the Civic Appointments Committee recommend to City Council that:
1. City Council appoint the candidates listed in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Toronto Transit Commission Board, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2014 and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council authorize the City Clerk to make the appointees' names public once appointed by Council and the appointees have been notified.
3. City Council identify the candidates listed in Confidential Attachment 2 as alternates for the Civic Appointments Committee to consider for appointments, in the order listed, should a vacancy occur during the term.
4. City Council direct that the names of the candidates identified as alternates remain confidential until appointed as a member, as required under the Public Appointments Policy.
1a - Challenges and Issues facing the Toronto Transit Commission
Origin
Summary
At its meeting of September 12, 2012, the Civic Appointments Committee requested a briefing note from the Toronto Transit Commission outlining the various challenges and issues facing the Toronto Transit Commission.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-50759.pdf