Item - 2020.RM22.1

CALL TO ORDER: 9:42 a.m.

Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. Speaker Nunziata advised that, as Council is conducting an electronic meeting today, it would dispense with the National Anthem.

Speaker Nunziata further advised that today is the third meeting of City Council held with Members participating remotely and that the City Clerk has confirmed that a quorum of Members is present.

Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered:

Eugenia Bedford

Marta Sabina Crudo

Rose Gilmore

Larry Kramer

Stewart Nanibush

Connie Yang and

The victims of Phillips Garment Factory Fire

Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.  Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following:

For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca slash council.

Members, before I begin our opening routines, I want to emphasize that today's Council meeting is being conducted publicly and is being streamed live on YouTube.  I want to welcome the public who are watching our meeting this morning.

Members, you will have dedicated IT support throughout today's meeting.  If you need to reach them, the City Clerk has provided you contact information.

Staff will also be available to answer questions and will appear on the meeting console as needed.