Item - 2021.CA17.2

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by Civic Appointments Committee on January 18, 2021 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021.
  • See also By-law 54-2021

CA17.2 - Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Transit Commission

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Wards:
All

City Council Decision

City Council on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Transit Commission:

 

a.  Fenton Jagdeo, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 27, 2023, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed; and

 

b. Joanne De Laurentiis, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending February 4, 2025, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed.

 

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (January 12, 2021) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission.

 

Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (January 12, 2021) from the Interim 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 Transit Commission.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

Appointees' biographies:

 

Joanne De Laurentiis

 

Joanne De Laurentiis is an experienced senior executive and board member with expertise in building, implementing and managing multi-stakeholder board and organizational structures. Her executive roles include President of the Investment Funds Institute of Canada, President of Credit Union Central of Canada and President of Interac.  She holds an MA in political science from Western University.

 

Fenton Jagdeo

 

Fenton Jagdeo is a seasoned management consultant, community advocate, and advisor to governments and private institutions across the globe.

 

Fenton spent most of his career at a global management consultancy focusing on business strategy and innovation, with a particular interest in mobility and the future of people movement. Before consulting, he managed strategy for a large Canadian restaurant chain, working closely with the Founder and CEO on industry defying initiatives. Fenton sits on the board of the Toronto Public Library, where he chaired the Strategic Planning Committee, helping to guide the five-year strategy.

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission

Background Information (Committee)

(January 12, 2021) Report from the Interim City Clerk on Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Transit Commission
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-159911.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission (previously circulated with item CA16.3)
Confidential Attachment 2 -Interest in Re-appointment from Current Member of the Toronto Transit Commission (previously circulated with item CA16.3)
Confidential Attachment 3 -Diversity Information Summary for Current Public Members of the Toronto Transit Commission (previously circulated with item CA16.3)
Confidential Attachment 4 - Toronto Transit Commission Interview Schedule (to be circulated under separate cover)
Confidential Attachment 5 - Toronto Transit Commission Interview Questions (to be circulated under separate cover)

CA17.2 - Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Transit Commission

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Wards:
All

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission

Committee Recommendations

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:  

 

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Transit Commission:

 

a.  Fenton Jagdeo, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 27, 2023, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed; and

 

b. Joanne De Laurentiis, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending February 4, 2025, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed.

 

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (January 12, 2021) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Candidates' biographies:

 

Joanne De Laurentiis

 

Joanne De Laurentiis is an experienced senior executive and board member with expertise in building, implementing and managing multi-stakeholder board and organizational structures. Her executive roles include President of the Investment Funds Institute of Canada, President of Credit Union Central of Canada and President of Interac.  She holds an MA in political science from Western University.

 

Fenton Jagdeo

 

Fenton Jagdeo is a seasoned management consultant, community advocate, and advisor to governments and private institutions across the globe.

Fenton spent most of his career at a global management consultancy focusing on business strategy and innovation, with a particular interest in mobility and the future of people movement. Before consulting, he managed strategy for a large Canadian restaurant chain, working closely with the Founder & CEO on industry defying initiatives. Fenton sits on the board of the Toronto Public Library, where he chaired the Strategic Planning Committee, helping to guide the five-year strategy.

Origin

(January 12, 2021) Report from the Interim City Clerk

Summary

The Civic Appointments Committee will conduct interviews and recommend two public members to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission.

Background Information

(January 12, 2021) Report from the Interim City Clerk on Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Transit Commission
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-159911.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission (previously circulated with item CA16.3)
Confidential Attachment 2 -Interest in Re-appointment from Current Member of the Toronto Transit Commission (previously circulated with item CA16.3)
Confidential Attachment 3 -Diversity Information Summary for Current Public Members of the Toronto Transit Commission (previously circulated with item CA16.3)
Confidential Attachment 4 - Toronto Transit Commission Interview Schedule (to be circulated under separate cover)
Confidential Attachment 5 - Toronto Transit Commission Interview Questions (to be circulated under separate cover)

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That the Civic Appointments Committee recommend that City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Transit Commission:

 

a. Fenton Jagdeo, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 27, 2023, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed; and

 

b. Joanne De Laurentiis, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending February 4, 2025, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed.


Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council