Item - 2010.EX39.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 26, 2010 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on January 4, 2010 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on January 26, 2010.
EX39.6 - Diversity and Positive Workplace Strategy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
City Council Decision
City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the Diversity and Positive Workplace Strategy outlined in the attachment of the report (November 17, 2009) from the City Manager.
2. City Council authorize the City Manager to undertake the following specific actions:
i. develop and implement a new three-year corporate Employment Equity Action Plan 2010 – 2012;
ii. require that a direct linkage be established between each manager's individual accountabilities for the corporate Employment Equity Action Plan through their annual performance planner;
iii. incorporate the targets set out in the Employment Equity Action Plan in the strategies of the Toronto Public Service People Plan;
iv. develop and implement a Diversity Education campaign for the Toronto Public Service;
v. develop and implement training programs designed for supervisors and managers on "Inclusion in the Workplace: Race" and "Duty to Accommodate";
vi. develop a corporate Conflict Resolution and Positive Workplace Policy and related training initiatives on respectful and positive workplaces;
vii. create a mandatory five year corporate leadership curriculum that incorporates the issues of employment equity, diversity, inclusion and conflict resolution/positive workplace culture;
viii. expand the scope of the current "Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards" to also include the recognition of contributions by employees of the Toronto Public Service; and
ix. include a Diversity and Positive Workplace Strategy progress report with the annual reporting of the Toronto Public Service People Plan.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26070.pdf
Presentation - Diversity and Positive Workplace Strategy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26089.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jan-26-2010 12:01 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX39.6 - Adopt the Item |
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Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Brian Ashton, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Howard Moscoe, Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Bill Saundercook, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 22 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Mike Feldman, Rob Ford, Cliff Jenkins, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, David Shiner, Karen Stintz |
EX39.6 - Diversity and Positive Workplace Strategy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the Diversity and Positive Workplace Strategy outlined in the attachment of the report (November 17, 200) from the City Manager.
2. City Council authorize the City Manager to undertake the following specific actions:
i. develop and implement a new three-year corporate Employment Equity Action Plan 2010 – 2012;
ii. require that a direct linkage be established between each manager's individual accountabilities for the corporate Employment Equity Action Plan through their annual performance planner;
iii. incorporate the targets set out in the Employment Equity Action Plan in the strategies of the Toronto Public Service People Plan;
iv. develop and implement a Diversity Education campaign for the Toronto Public Service;
v. develop and implement training programs designed for supervisors and managers on "Inclusion in the Workplace: Race" and "Duty to Accommodate";
vi. develop a corporate Conflict Resolution and Positive Workplace Policy and related training initiatives on respectful and positive workplaces;
vii. create a mandatory five year corporate leadership curriculum that incorporates the issues of employment equity, diversity, inclusion and conflict resolution/positive workplace culture;
viii. expand the scope of the current "Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards" to also include the recognition of contributions by employees of the Toronto Public Service; and
ix. include a Diversity and Positive Workplace Strategy progress report with the annual reporting of the Toronto Public Service People Plan.
Origin
Summary
The Employee and Labour Relations Committee on November 26, 2009, considered a report (November 17, 2009) from the City Manager, recommending a Diversity and Positive Workplace Strategy; a strategy that is an integral component of the goals and objectives established in the Toronto Public Service People Plan.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26070.pdf
Presentation - Diversity and Positive Workplace Strategy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26089.pdf