Item - 2025.EY24.10
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on July 3, 2025 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
EY24.10 - Appointment of Public Members to the George Bell Arena Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Confidential Attachment - This report deals with personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the George Bell Arena Board.
Community Council Decision
The Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Appointed the following four candidates to the George Bell Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 3, 2029, and until successors are appointed:
- Syeda Esashi Ali
- Mariya Belmessova
- Wendell Noel
- Charlene Patfield
2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 16, 2025) from the City Clerk, remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals.
Origin
Summary
City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Etobicoke York Community Council for appointment to the George Bell Arena Board. This report recommends the appointment of four public members to the George Bell Arena Board.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-256382.pdf
Attachment 1 - Recommended Candidates and Biographies for the George Bell Arena Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-256383.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the George Bell Arena Board