Item - 2024.CA12.3

Appointees' biographies:

Hartley Lefton

Hartley Lefton is a business lawyer and partner at McCarthy Tetrault LLP. A graduate of Queen's University (B.Sc. and B.A. Hons.) and the University of Toronto (JD and MBA), Hartley is passionate about making Toronto a more livable city. Hartley is a past winner (2018) of the Lexpert Rising Star Award, recognizing Canada's leading lawyers under age 40, and is an active volunteer and board member of AboutFace Craniofacial Family Society, a national inclusion-based organization.

Ruth Uy

Ruth Uy has over 25 years of experience in finance and energy sector with 12 years of board experience. An advocate in the community and long-standing board member in areas of social justice and disaster relief, Ruth specializes in goal-centered innovation and inclusion engagement. Born and raised in Toronto, she wishes to impart joy to new and old patrons with the authentic community experience. Ruth earned an undergrad at Waterloo Engineering, Master of Science from University of British Columbia, and Master at Kellogg School - Northwestern University.

Namby Vithiananthan

Namby Vithiananthan is a Professional Accountant and is the Chief Financial Officer of the Con-Elco Group of companies. He is the past President and Labour Committee Chair of the Utility Contractors Association of Ontario and the Director of the Council of Ontario Construction Associations. He has a keen interest in community activities and social service. He is currently serving as President of the Henry Farm Community Interest Association and is the past President of the North York Fairview Lions Club.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Parking Authority Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending February 7, 2028, and until successors are appointed:

Hartley Lefton

Ruth Uy

Namby Vithiananthan

2. City Council appoint Hartley Lefton as Chair of the Toronto Parking Authority Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending February 7, 2028, and until a successor is appointed.

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (December 19, 2023) 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 Parking Authority Board.

Candidates' biographies:

Hartley Lefton

Hartley Lefton is a business lawyer and partner at McCarthy Tetrault LLP. A graduate of Queen's University (B.Sc. and B.A. Hons.) and the University of Toronto (JD and MBA), Hartley is passionate about making Toronto a more livable city. Hartley is a past winner (2018) of the Lexpert Rising Star Award, recognizing Canada's leading lawyers under age 40, and is an active volunteer and board member of AboutFace Craniofacial Family Society, a national inclusion-based organization.

Ruth Uy

Ruth Uy has over 25 years of experience in finance and energy sector with 12 years of board experience. An advocate in the community and long-standing board member in areas of social justice and disaster relief, Ruth specializes in goal-centered innovation and inclusion engagement. Born and raised in Toronto, she wishes to impart joy to new and old patrons with the authentic community experience. Ruth earned an undergrad at Waterloo Engineering, MASc from University of British Columbia, and Master at Kellogg School - Northwestern University.

Namby Vithiananthan

Namby Vithiananthan is a Professional Accountant and is the Chief Financial Officer of the Con-Elco Group of companies. He is the past President and Labour Committee Chair of the Utility Contractors Association of Ontario and the Director of the Council of Ontario Construction Associations. He has a keen interest in community activities and social service. He is currently serving as President of the Henry Farm Community Interest Association and is the past President of the North York Fairview Lions Club.

The Civic Appointments Committee will conduct interviews and recommend three candidates, including the Chair, to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Parking Authority Board.