Item - 2015.CC8.13
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 7, 2015 with amendments.
- See also Facilities and Finance Nominating Panel Item NF5.1 - Appointment of Members to the Exhibition Place Board
- See also Facilities and Finance Nominating Panel Item NF4.1 - Exhibition Place Board - Selection of Candidates for Interviews
CC8.13 - Appointment of Members to the Exhibition Place Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 7, 8 and 9, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Exhibition Place Board of Governors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending December 31, 2016 and until successors are appointed:
- Victoria Mancinelli
- Paula Oliveira
2. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Exhibition Place Board of Governors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed:
- Connie Dejak
- Mark Teeple
3. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the report (June 11, 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 Exhibition Place Board.
Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (June 11 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 Exhibition Place 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 July 7, 2015, to consider confidential information on this Item as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board of Governors. City Council subsequently considered this Item in public session only.
Appointees' Biographies:
Connie Dejak
Connie Dejak is the President and CEO of Runnymede Healthcare Centre. Connie is highly involved in the Toronto community and has served on a number of boards and committees, including: the Boulevard Club of Toronto, Bloor West/High Park Community Police Liaison Committee, the Swansea Recreation Advisory Committee, and the Ontario Place Board of Directors. Connie has served one previous term on the Exhibition Place Board of Governors.
Victoria Mancinelli
Victoria Mancinelli is a resident of Toronto, with a graduate degree in political science from the University of Toronto and a Public Relations Certificate from Humber College. As a public relations professional, Victoria was recognized for her strong communication skills by her current employer, CBIO NOW. As a volunteer leader Victoria supports the United Way and the Down Syndrome Foundation.
Paula Oliveira
Paula Oliveira is the Regional VP for BMO in West Toronto. Known for her collaborative team-building and inspiring coaching techniques, Paula is recognized among BMO's "Best of the Best" and manages 15 branches and 200+ employees. A passionate community-builder, Paula has served on the boards for After Breast Cancer and the Federation of Portuguese-Canadian Business and Professionals.
Mark Teeple
Mark Teeple is a young professional with a background working for some of Toronto's great cultural events, including: The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, Pride Toronto and WorldPride 2014. Mark is currently the Executive Director of the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Mark is an active member of the Nathan Phillips Square Community Advisory Committee, mentors youth, and operates an LGBT-focused business.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board of Governors
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-81802.htm
(June 11, 2015) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of Members to the Exhibition Place Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-81803.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates and Qualifications Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Exhibition Place Board (previously distributed with item NF4.1)
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information Summary (previously distributed with item NF4.1)
Confidential Attachment 3 - Interview Schedule for the June 19, 2015 Facilities and Finance Nominating Panel meeting
Motions (City Council)
July 7, 2015 at 6:50 p.m. – Speaker Nunziata advised that City Council had not considered Item CC8.13 headed "Appointment of Members to the Exhibition Place Board" during the closed session.
That City Council amend Facilities and Finance Nominating Panel Recommendation 2 by deleting the name "Howard Lichtman" and replacing the name with "Connie Dejak".
Vote (Amend Item) Jul-09-2015 2:11 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC8.13 - Minnan-Wong - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Mary Fragedakis, Ron Moeser, Gord Perks |
| Total members that were Absent: 16 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Michael Thompson |