Presentations, Introductions and Announcements

Councillor Moise shared the rich history behind the names of two new laneways in his Ward, Henry Box Brown Lane and North Star Way. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Olivia Chow to address City Council in recognition of Andrew Flynn, on his retirement as Controller, Finance and Treasury Services at the City of Toronto. Mayor Chow addressed Members of Council and gave remarks on Andrew Flynn's outstanding career and service to the City of Toronto. Mayor Chow acknowledged and welcomed Mr. Flynn's wife, Natalie, and former Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Heather Taylor, to the Council Chamber. Mayor Chow remarked on Mr. Flynn's interests and community service outside of work including, as a basketball coach, as one of the founding directors of the Kawartha Lakes Community Health Initiative, as a long serving director and president of the Kawartha Lakes Boys and Girls Club, and as a member of the Optimist Club. Mayor Chow thanked Andrew Flynn for his leadership and work to support many City divisions and presented Mr. Flynn with a commemorative scroll. Andrew Flynn addressed the Mayor and City Council and thanked Members of Council, the City Manager, Deputy City Managers, current and former colleagues, family, and friends. Mr. Flynn thanked each division he worked with in the City, stating that it had been a great honor to collaborate and work together. Councillor Cheng, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that it was Councillor Colle's birthday and wished Councillor Colle a Happy Birthday. Councillor Saxe, during the afternoon session of the meeting, asked Members of Council to join her in congratulating Deputy Mayor Morley on receiving the Bob Marley Day Humanitarian Award for outstanding community service. February 7, 2024 Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting, wished Members of Council a Happy Chinese Lunar New Year. Councillor Fletcher, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the selection of the new Chief Executive Officer of Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Sean Baird.