Item - 2015.CA9.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 7, 2015 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Civic Appointments Committee on June 23, 2015 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 7, 2015.
- See also Interview Subcommittee for Toronto Police Services Board Item XT3.1 - Appointment of Member to the Toronto Police Services Board
- See also Civic Appointments Committee Item CA6.3 - Toronto Police Services Board - Selection of Candidates for Interviews
CA9.2 - Appointment of Member to the Toronto Police Services Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 7, 8 and 9, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint Andrew Pringle to the Toronto Police Services Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (June 5, 2015) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Police Services Board.
Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (June 5, 2015) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Police Services Board.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Appointee's biography:
Andrew Pringle
Andrew Pringle is a long-time Toronto resident who worked in the investment business at RBC Capital Markets from 1972 to 2002, where he retired as Managing Director, Head of Global Fixed Income and a member of the firm's Executive Committee. He is currently chair of the fixed income investment management company, RP Investment Advisory. Andrew is the Chair of the Shaw Festival and also of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) having previously served as CANFAR's president.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Police Services Board
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-81671.htm
Confidential Attachment to the Decision Letter from the Interview Subcommittee for Toronto Police Services Board
(June 5, 2015) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of Member to the Toronto Police Services Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-81672.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates and Qualifications Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Police Services Board (previously distributed with item CA6.3)
Confidential Attachment 2 - Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information Summary (previously distributed with item CA6.3)
Confidential Attachment 3 - Interview Schedule for the Interview Subcommittee for Toronto Police Services Board, May 29 and June 17, 2015 (previously distributed with item XT2.1)
Communications (City Council)
(June 30, 2015) E-mail from BD Jolly (CC.Main.CA9.2.2)
(June 30, 2015) Letter from John Sewell for Toronto Police Accountability Coalition (CC.Supp.CA9.2.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/comm/communicationfile-53901.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council refer the item back to the Civic Appointments Committee with the direction that the Committee reconsider the item and recommend a different candidate for appointment.
Vote (Refer Item) Jul-09-2015 10:59 AM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CA9.2 - Thompson - motion 1 - Refer the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 11 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 28 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, John Tory |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Rob Ford, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Anthony Perruzza, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
That in accordance with Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council end the debate on Item CA9.2 and take the vote immediately.
Vote (End Debate) Jul-09-2015 11:00 AM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - CA9.2 - Cho - End debate |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Justin J. Di Ciano, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Rob Ford, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-09-2015 11:01 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CA9.2 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 28 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 11 | Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Norman Kelly, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Rob Ford, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Anthony Perruzza, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Councillor Kelly, rising on a Point of Privilege, requested a revote on Item CA9.2.
CA9.2 - Appointment of Member to the Toronto Police Services Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Police Services Board
Committee Recommendations
The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:
1. City Council appoint Andrew Pringle to the Toronto Police Services Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018 and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Police Services Board.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Candidate's Biography:
Andrew Pringle
Andrew Pringle is a long-time Toronto resident who worked in the investment business at RBC Capital Markets from 1972 to 2002, where he retired as Managing Director, Head of Global Fixed Income and a member of the firm's Executive Committee. He is currently chair of the fixed income investment management company, RP Investment Advisory. Andrew is the Chair of the Shaw Festival and also of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) having previously served as CANFAR's president.
Origin
Summary
The Interview Subcommittee for Toronto Police Services Board conducted interviews on May 29, 2015 and June 17, 2015, and forwards its recommended candidate to the Civic Appointments Committee.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-81671.htm
Confidential Attachment to the Decision Letter from the Interview Subcommittee for Toronto Police Services Board
(June 5, 2015) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of Member to the Toronto Police Services Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-81672.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates and Qualifications Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Police Services Board (previously distributed with item CA6.3)
Confidential Attachment 2 - Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information Summary (previously distributed with item CA6.3)
Confidential Attachment 3 - Interview Schedule for the Interview Subcommittee for Toronto Police Services Board, May 29 and June 17, 2015 (previously distributed with item XT2.1)
Motions
That the candidate listed in the Confidential Attachment to the Decision Letter from the Interview Subcommittee for Toronto Police Services Board be deleted and replaced with the candidate listed in the confidential attachment to this motion.
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-23-2015
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CA9.2 - Fletcher - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 1 | Members that voted Yes are Paula Fletcher |
| Total members that voted No: 7 | Members that voted No are Christin Carmichael Greb, Raymond Cho, Justin J. Di Ciano, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Denzil Minnan-Wong (Chair), Cesar Palacio |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Giorgio Mammoliti |
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-23-2015
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are Christin Carmichael Greb, Raymond Cho, Justin J. Di Ciano, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Denzil Minnan-Wong (Chair), Cesar Palacio |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Paula Fletcher |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Giorgio Mammoliti |