Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting No.: 1

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Hilton Markham Suites Conference Centre

8500 Warden Avenue

Please Note: Seating for the Inaugural Council meeting is limited given the number of invited guests and dignitaries attending. We invite members of the public to view this meeting via the livestream.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, will call the meeting to order.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the current treaty holders Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

2.

LAND BLESSING

Garry Sault, Elder, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation will lead the land blessing.

3.

CANADA'S NATIONAL ANTHEM O'CANADA

Quisha Wint will perform O'Canada.

4.

INAUGURAL PRAYER

Reverend Basil Coward will deliver the Inaugural Prayer.

5.

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, will introduce the special guests.

6.

DECLARATION OF OFFICE - MAYOR

The Honorable Leonard Ricchetti will administer the Declaration of Office to the Mayor.

7.

PRESENTATION OF CHAIN OF OFFICE

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, will present the Chain of Office to Mayor Frank Scarpitti.

8.

DECLARATION OF OFFICE - MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

The Honorable Leonard Ricchetti will administer the Declaration of Office to the Members of Council.

9.

REMARKS BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

Members of Council will address the audience.

10.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

Quisha Wint will perform.

11.

MAYOR'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS

12.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

Quisha Wint will perform.

13.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

That By-law 2023-1 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

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BY-LAW 2023-1

A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE INAUGURAL COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2022.

• That By-law 2023-1 be given three readings and enacted.

14.

ADJOURNMENT