Item - 2026.TE33.72

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on May 28, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

TE33.72 - Appointments to the Board of Management of the Swansea Town Hall Community Centre

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
4 - Parkdale - High Park

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1. Appointed the following individuals to the Swansea Town Hall Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending May 31, 2028 and until successors are appointed:

 

- Melissa Lee

- Xiaru Zhang

 

2. Appointed the following interest group nominees to the Swansea Town Hall Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending May 31, 2029 and until successors are appointed:

 

- Madhu Bhargava (Nominated by Swansea Horticultural Society)

- Susan Zalepa (Nominated by James T. Bonham Residences)

- Arlene Howard (Nominated by Swansea Historical Society)

- Sheila Legon (Nominated by Swansea Area Seniors’ Association)

- William Roberts (Nominated by Swansea Area Ratepayers Association)

- Jack Slaughter (Nominated by Swansea Community Recreation Centre Advisory Committee)

Origin

(May 15, 2026) Letter from the Executive Director, Swansea Town Hall Community Centre

Summary

The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management.

 

Melissa Lee is recommend for re-appointment. Xiaru Zhang is a new appointment. These two candidates will fill two of the four vacant positions.

 

Ayan Kailie, Justine Montgomery, Walter Melnyk will not be returning to the Board. Their terms will end on May 15, 2026.

 

On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint the nominated candidates as listed above.

Background Information

(May 15, 2026) Letter from the Executive Director, Swansea Town Hall Community Centre on Appointments to the Board of Management of the Swansea Town Hall Community Centre
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-287051.pdf
(May 15, 2026) Letter from Councillor Gord Perks on Swansea Town Hall Board of Management Appointments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-287116.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council