Presentations, Introductions and Announcements

Councillor Ainslie, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the vote on the renaming of the Jane/Dundas Library by the Toronto Public Library Board was unanimous. The following members, during the morning session of the meeting, recognized the first anniversary of Mayor Chow's election to office: Councillor Morley Councillor Ainslie Councillor Fletcher Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked Members of Council for the opportunity to build the City together and gave remarks reflecting on the year that has passed and looking forward to the work ahead. Councillor Crisanti, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed grade 5 students from the Elms Junior Middle School and their teacher, Mr. Christopher Nedell, who were present in the Chamber. Mayor Chow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, proclaimed June 2024 as Indigenous Peoples Month. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council in recognition of Kerri Voumvakis on her retirement as Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Mayor Chow welcomed Kerri Voumvakis' husband and colleagues, who were present in the Chamber. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and remarked on Ms. Voumvakis's accomplished career and dedication to City Planning and wished Ms. Voumvakis all the best in her retirement. Mayor Chow announced Kyle Knoeck, Director of Zoning and Secretary Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment, as the incoming Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and welcomed him to his new role. Kerri Voumvakis addressed City Council. Councillor Mantas, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Members of the Asian Institute of Management from Manila, Philippines, who were present in the Chamber. June 27, 2024 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Councillor McKelvie to address City Council to recognize the City Clerk's Office on receipt of the E.A. Danby Award from the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario. Councillor McKelvie addressed City Council and recognized the work of the City Clerk's Office on the 2023 Toronto Mayoral By-Election, and congratulated City Clerk John Elvidge and the Toronto Elections team. John Elvidge, City Clerk, thanked Councillor McKelvie and gave remarks recognizing the success, hard work, and dedication of staff, and the internal and external support received in running Canada's largest ever by-election. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council in recognition of Rick Leary on his departure from his position as the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and welcomed Rick Leary's wife and daughter who were present at the meeting. Mayor Chow thanked Rick Leary for his ten years of service at the Toronto Transit Commission and acknowledged his work with Toronto's transit system. Mayor Chow wished Mr. Leary all the best for the next phase of his career and presented him with a commemorative scroll. Rick Leary addressed City Council. Councillor Burnside, as past Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission Board, congratulated Rick Leary and gave remarks on his departure as Chief Executive Officer. Councillor McKelvie, during the afternoon session of the meeting, announced the winner of the 4th annual Women4Climate Pitch Competition, Katherine Festeryga, and runners-up Nasim Naderi and Omowunmi Badmus. Councillor Thompson, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the Taste of Lawrence Festival was celebrating its 20th anniversary on July 5, 6, and 7 and invited Members of Council and the public to attend.