Item - 2018.RM41.5
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on May 22, 2018 and received the item for information. No further action will be taken on this item.
RM41.5 - Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on May 22, 23 and 24, 2018.
May 22, 2018
Councillor Karygiannis, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Council that hateful graffiti was found on a school in Councillor De Baeremaeker's Ward the previous day. Councillor Karygiannis thanked Transportation Services and Solid Waste Management Services for their efforts to remove the graffiti quickly. Councillor De Baeremaeker also addressed Council to express his disappointment about the hateful graffiti found in his Ward and to thank staff for their efforts to remove it.
May 23, 2018
Councillor McMahon, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Council that one of the Condolence Motions was for Douglas Crosbie, who died in Leslieville while riding his bicycle to work on May 16, 2018.
Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed Anne Michaels, Toronto's Poet Laureate and Geoffrey James, Toronto's Photo Laureate to the Chamber. Mayor Tory advised Council that Anne Michaels and Geoffrey James were collaborating on a book project, the first ever collaboration between two Laureates in the world. Anne Michaels addressed City Council and read a poem. Geoffrey James addressed City Council to introduce his upcoming Doors Open Toronto Exhibition at City Hall. Anne Michaels and Geoffrey James presented their book prototype to Mayor Tory.
Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed Toronto FC players and management to the Chamber and congratulated them on winning the Major League Soccer Cup. Mayor Tory invited Members of Council to the front of the Chamber for a photograph with the Toronto FC players and staff and the 2017 Major League Soccer Cup and Shield. Tim Bezbatchenko, General Manager and Senior Vice President, Soccer Operations addressed City Council to speak about Toronto FC's accomplishments over the past year.
Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Masters students working on City projects through the City's summer policy internship program to the Chamber.
Councillor Mammoliti, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 4 and 5 students from Chalk Farm Public School to the Chamber.
Councillor Karygiannis, during the afternoon session of the meeting welcomed Mishelle Butters, the Consul General of Guyana, to the Chamber.
Councillor Cressy, during the afternoon session of the meeting welcomed the 2nd year design students from the Ontario College of Art and Design to the Chamber.
May 24, 2018
Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, addressed City Council to recognize the actions of the First Responders and City staff on April 23, 2018. Mayor Tory also spoke about the contributions of the Toronto Area Interfaith Council, Faith in the City and City of Toronto staff involved in the Toronto Strong Vigil on April 29, 2018. Councillor Mihevc, Councillor Filion and Councillor Pasternak addressed City Council to thank the First Responders and City staff who contributed in the days following April 23 and at the Toronto Strong Vigil.
Councillor Fletcher, during the morning session of the meeting, introduced two young women from Riverdale who were present in the Chamber to watch the proceedings.
Councillor Shan, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the students from Sathya Sai School of Canada who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Thompson also addressed Council to welcome the students, as the school is in his Ward.