Item - 2019.EY5.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 14 and 15, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on April 24, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 14 and 15, 2019.
EY5.10 - Appointment of Public Members to the George Bell Arena Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
City Council Decision
City Council on May 14 and 15, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council waive the two-term limit provision of the Public Appointments Policy and appoint the following candidates to the George Bell Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending April 24, 2023 and until successors are appointed:
Deirdre Norman
Bruce Tokiwa
Carlo Vinco
2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 24, 2019) from the City Clerk remains confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the George Bell Arena Board.
The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 24, 2019) 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 George Bell Arena Board.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Appointees' biographies:
Deirdre Norman
Deirdre Norman is a long time member of the community who brings her skills in communication, planning and organization to the George Bell Arena Board. She is a grassroots organizer for the women's hockey community worldwide and is an advocate for equity and accessibility.
Bruce Tokiwa
Born and raised in Mississauga, graduate of Erindale Secondary School and Wilfrid Laurier University with a BBA. Owned and operated a Country Style Donut Franchise and then moved into the Automotive Industry from managing gas stations and car rental locations, to selling software to automotive manufacturers and working with Franchisees and Associates of National Banners. Volunteered (no children) for the George Bell Hockey Association (Board, coach and instructor) and the George Bell Arena.
Carlo Vinco
Carlo Vinco is a resident of Weston and has lived in the community for five years. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto (1T0), where he obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Political Science an Criminology. He worked several years in arenas on a part-time basis while attending school; and, briefly on a full-time basis after graduating. He currently works for Toys R Us Canada as an analyst in the E-Commerce Department.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the George Bell Arena Board
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-131714.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Recommended Candidates, Biographies and Confidential and Voluntary Diversity Information Summary for the George Bell Arena Board
EY5.10 - Appointment of Public Members to the George Bell Arena Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Community Council Recommendations
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council waive the two-term limit provision of the Public Appointments Policy and appoint the following candidates to the George Bell Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending April 24, 2023 and until successors are appointed:
Deirdre Norman
Bruce Tokiwa
Carlo Vinco
2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 24, 2019) from the City Clerk, remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the George Bell Arena Board.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Appointed the following candidates to the George Bell Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on April 24, 2023, and until successors are appointed:
Cvitan Brkic
Eugenia Evans.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on December 4, 5, and 13, 2018, City Council amended the Public Appointments process by authorizing the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the George Bell Arena Board.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-131714.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Recommended Candidates, Biographies and Confidential and Voluntary Diversity Information Summary for the George Bell Arena Board