Item - 2019.CA4.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 27 and 28, 2019 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Civic Appointments Committee on March 20, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019.
CA4.2 - Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto Public Library Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on March 27 and 28, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint Harry Orbach-Miller to the Toronto Public Library Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (March 12, 2019) 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 Public Library Board.
Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (March 12, 2019) 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 Public Library 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 March 28, 2019 to consider confidential information on this Item as it relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
Appointee's biography:
Harry Orbach-Miller
Harry Orbach-Miller is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the University of Toronto and an experienced advocate, having represented student and youth interests to every level of Canadian government. He has served on multiple board of directors, including the Governing Council of the University of Toronto. Harry has received numerous awards for his community leadership including the Key to University Students’ Council of Western University and Ontario Volunteer Service Award.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-130693.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of candidates, qualifications, confidential diversity information summary, and applications for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board (previously distributed with Item CA1.4)
Confidential Attachment 2 - Interview schedule for March 20, 2019
Confidential Attachment 3 - Interview questions for March 20, 2019 (to be circulated under separate cover)
Motions (City Council)
March 28, 2019 at 12:26 p.m. - Speaker Nunziata advised that City Council had completed its closed session consideration of Item CA4.2 headed "Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto Public Library Board". No motions were placed in the closed session. City Council would now proceed with the public debate on the Item.
That City Council refer the Item back to the Civic Appointments Committee for further consideration.
Vote (Refer Item) Mar-28-2019 6:31 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CA4.2 - Perks - motion 1 - Refer the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 18 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Cynthia Lai |
Vote (Adopt Item) Mar-28-2019 6:34 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CA4.2 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Cynthia Lai |
CA4.2 - Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto Public Library Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
Committee Recommendations
The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:
1. City Council appoint Harry Orbach-Miller to the Toronto Public Library Board for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 3 to the report (March 12, 2019) 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 Public Library Board.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Candidate's biography:
Harry Orbach-Miller
Harry Orbach-Miller is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the University of Toronto and an experienced advocate, having represented student and youth interests to every level of Canadian government. He has served on multiple board of directors, including the Governing Council of the University of Toronto. Harry has received numerous awards for his community leadership including the Key to University Students’ Council of Western University and Ontario Volunteer Service Award.
Origin
Summary
The Civic Appointments Committee will re-interview three candidates and recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-130693.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of candidates, qualifications, confidential diversity information summary, and applications for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board (previously distributed with Item CA1.4)
Confidential Attachment 2 - Interview schedule for March 20, 2019
Confidential Attachment 3 - Interview questions for March 20, 2019 (to be circulated under separate cover)
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 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed:
- Harry Orbach-Miller