Item - 2019.RM3.5

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on February 26, 2019.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Deputy City Manager, Giuliana Carbone to come forward to address Council on the retirement of Reg Paul, General Manager, Toronto Long-Term Care Homes and Services. Ms. Carbone spoke of Mr. Paul's integrity and leadership as well as his accomplishments during his 33 years of service to the City of Toronto.  Ms. Carbone invited Mayor Tory to come forward.  Mayor Tory on behalf of Members of Council, thanked Mr. Paul for setting the high standard of care and compassion in long-term care homes in the City of Toronto.  Mayor Tory presented Reg Paul with a retirement scroll.  Mr. Paul addressed City Council and spoke of the important work done by Members of Council and the City to provide care for those most vulnerable in society. Mr. Paul thanked Members for their support and best wishes.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to come forward to recognize the City of Toronto staff involved with the recent fire at the Agincourt Recreation Centre. Mayor Tory spoke of the exemplary service provided by the Toronto Public Service in managing the situation, and Toronto Fire Services in extinguishing the fire and ensuring public safety. 

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked Councillor Matlow for inviting him to a trivia contest in the Wychwood Barns and congratulated the Toronto Public Service team, led by John Elvidge, Deputy City Clerk Secretariat, on finishing third in the contest.

Councillor Grimes, during the morning session of the meeting, presented a trophy to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to acknowledge the City of Toronto staff's win against the City Councillors at the first inaugural City of Toronto Alumni hockey game.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 5 students from Essex Junior Public School and their group leader who were present in the Chamber.

Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 5 and 6 students from St. Aidan's Catholic School along with their parents and teachers who were present in the Chamber.

Councillor Fletcher, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 5 students from Jackman Avenue Junior Public School and their group leader who were present in the Chamber.