Item - 2020.RM25.6
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020 and received the item for information. No further action will be taken on this item.
RM25.6 - 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 October 27, 28 and 30.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Councillor Fletcher, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked the Interim City Clerk and his staff for developing and implementing an online meeting management tool, integrated into the existing Clerk's Meeting Portal, which allows Members to vote and to add their names to the speakers' list.
Friday, October 30, 2020
Councillor McKelvie, during the morning session of the meeting announced the launch of the City's inaugural Women4ClimateTO Mentorship Program. Women4ClimateTO will help 12 fantastic mentees in refining and launching their individual climate-related projects through mentorship, networking and collaborative learning opportunities. The mentees will work with wonderful female mentors who have volunteered to share their insights and years of experience in the field. Councillor McKelvie thanked Heather Taylor, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, her own staff, and Daniella Marchese and Angie Camara from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer's office for all their hard work bringing this program to Toronto. Councillor McKelvie recognized the 12 mentees in the program and invited Members of Council to welcome them: Anelia Victor, Ann Chen, Anum Khan, Corals Zheng, Erika Reyes-Bolanos, Hillary Scanlon, Jane Ji, Jessica Hui, Kristine Lorzano, Marie Sophie Angoh, Melanie Williams and Rachel Wang.