Item - 2019.RM13.5

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019.

December 17, 2019

Speaker Nunziata during the morning session of the meeting invited Giuliana Carbone, Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to come forward to recognize Sean Gadon, Executive Director, Housing Secretariat upon his retirement.  Ms. Carbone advised Members of Council that, during Sean Gadon's 30 years of service, he has advanced Council's goal on affordable housing.  Giuliana Carbone spoke of Mr. Gadon's numerous accomplishments while at the City such as the first Rent Bank program, the Open Doors program, the conversion of the PanAm Athletes Village to affordable housing and the Housing Now program.  Ms. Carbone invited Councillor Bailão to come forward.  Councillor Bailão spoke of Mr. Gadon's work on affordable housing and his incredible service to the City.  Councillor Bailão advised Members of Council that Mr. Gadon would often remind her that housing is about people and not bricks and mortar, and thanked Sean Gadon for his service to the City.  Councillor Bailão invited Mayor Tory to come forward.  Mayor Tory spoke of Sean Gadon's professionalism and that his achievements during his 30 years of service is a testament to his hard work.  Mayor Tory presented a retirement scroll to Mr. Gadon.  Speaker Nunziata advised Members of Council that Mr. Gadon, during the 1970's, had assisted in saving senior's housing from being demolished and thanked Sean Gadon for his assistance over the years.  Mr. Gadon addressed City Council and thanked Members for their trust and confidence in him over the years.  Sean Gadon thanked his parents who taught him to make a difference in whatever he chose to do.  Mr. Gadon also thanked his mentors, his family and friends, his many provincial and federal counterparts, Councillor Bailão for her dedication to the people of Toronto, Giuliana Carbone, his staff, City staff and the many staff he has worked with during his career.

December 18, 2019

Councillor Grimes, during the morning session of the meeting, congratulated Joe Casali, Director, Real Estate Services on his upcoming retirement.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the students from Tamwood International College who were present in the Chamber.