Presentations, Introductions and Announcements

The video images and editing were provided by the City's in-house photo/video production unit of the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Toronto Paramedic Services team who won the International Trauma and Life Support Competition to the Chamber. Mayor Tory congratulated the team on its success and recognized Chief Gord McEachen, Deputy Chief Jennifer Shield and the team: Paramedics Rachel Janer, Jamere Bembridge, Christopher Rotolo and the team's coach, Superintendent Martin Johnston. Councillor Wong-Tam, during the morning session of the meeting, addressed City Council to commemorate the second anniversary of the shooting at a mosque in Québec City. Mayor Tory also made remarks. Mayor Tory, during the afternoon session of the meeting, acknowledged Deputy City Manager Tracey Cook, attending her first Council meeting in her new role as Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services. Councillor Carroll, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed executive members of the Toronto Youth Cabinet, who were present in the Chamber. January 31, 2019 Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, recognized the City of Toronto staff involved with the recent emergency incident at 260 Wellesley Street. Mayor Tory recognized staff from Toronto Paramedic Services, Toronto Fire Services and the Office of Emergency Management, and invited those present in the Council Chamber to stand and be recognized. Councillor Carroll, during the morning session of the meeting, wished a happy birthday to Martha Carroll.