Item - 2025.NY23.24
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 21 and 22, 2025 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the North York Community Council on April 30, 2025 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 21 and 22, 2025.
NY23.24 - Waiver of the Public Appointments Policy and Appointment of a Public Member to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
City Council Decision
City Council on May 21 and 22, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council waive the two-term limit provision of the Public Appointments Policy and appoint Melissa Grossman to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending April 30, 2029, and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Gardens Arena.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 2025) 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 Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Gardens Arena.
Confidential Attachment - This report deals with personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-254679.pdf
Attachment 1 - Recommended Candidate and Biography for the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-254700.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1
NY23.24 - Waiver of the Public Appointments Policy and Appointment of a Public Member to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
Confidential Attachment - This report deals with personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board.
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council waive the two-term limit provision of the Public Appointments Policy and appoint Melissa Grossman to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending April 30, 2029, and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Gardens Arena.
Origin
Summary
City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board.
This report recommends a waiver of the Public Appointments Policy and the appointment of one candidate who has reached their term limit on the board.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-254679.pdf
Attachment 1 - Recommended Candidate and Biography for the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-254700.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1