Item - 2018.CA21.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 22, 2018 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Civic Appointments Committee on May 15, 2018 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 22, 2018.
CA21.1 - Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto Public Library Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 22, 23 and 24, 2018, adopted the following;
1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Public Library Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018, and until a successor is appointed:
- Cameron Bryant
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2018) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2018) from the City Clerk remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
During the review of the Order Paper on May 22, 2018, City Council adopted a procedural motion to remove this Item from the jurisdiction of the Civic Appointments Committee and bring it forward for consideration by City Council.
Appointee's biography:
Cameron Bryant
Cameron Bryant is a lawyer, working in real estate law at a mid-sized consulting firm providing advice to medical professionals and dentists. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a BA Honors Specialization in History, and graduated with a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School, after which time he articled at a large international law firm in Toronto. He has been involved in various community initiatives, with a focus on LGBTQ+ groups. He enjoys the arts, travelling, restaurants and genealogy.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-114966.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Interview schedule February 20, 2018
Motions (City Council)
That in accordance with Section 27-60 of Council Procedures, City Council remove Item CA21.1, headed "Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto Public Library Board” from the Civic Appointments Committee and bring the Item forward to City Council for consideration.
Vote (Adopt Item) May-23-2018 10:09 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CA21.1 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, 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 Vincent Crisanti, Frank Di Giorgio, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Neethan Shan, John Tory |
Declared Interests (City Council)
Councillor James Pasternak - as his wife is still an employee of the Toronto Public Library.
CA21.1 - Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto Public Library Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
Committee Recommendations
The City Clerk recommends that:
1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Public Library Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018, and until a successor is appointed:
- Cameron Bryant
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2018) remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Candidate's biography:
Cameron Bryant
Cameron Bryant is a lawyer, working in real estate law at a mid-sized consulting firm providing advice to medical professionals and dentists. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a BA Honors Specialization in History, and graduated with a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School, after which time he articled at a large international law firm in Toronto. He has been involved in various community initiatives, with a focus on LGBTQ+ groups. He enjoys the arts, travelling, restaurants and genealogy.
Origin
Summary
Due to the recent resignation of a candidate who was appointed to the Toronto Public Library Board at the March 26 and 27, 2018 meeting, City Council needs to appoint one public member to fill a vacancy on the Board. Candidates were considered by the Interview Subcommittee for Toronto Public Library on February 20 and March 5, 2018. The Civic Appointments Committee should select one candidate who was recently interviewed to be nominated for appointment by City Council.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-114966.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Interview schedule February 20, 2018
Motions
That the Civic Appointments Committee recommend that City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Public Library Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 30, 2018, and until a successor is appointed:
- Cameron Bryant