Item - 2016.EX14.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 3, 2016 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on April 18, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 3, 2016.
EX14.8 - City of Toronto Social Procurement Program
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 3, 4 and 5, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the City of Toronto Social Procurement Program summarized in Appendix A to the report (April 4, 2016) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the Treasurer, together with the Social Procurement Policy detailed in Appendix B to the report (April 4, 2016) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the Treasurer.
2. City Council direct the City Manager to work with all City division heads to collaboratively implement the City of Toronto Social Procurement Program.
3. City Council request the City Agencies and City Corporations to develop and implement similar programs and policies.
4. City Council direct the City Manager to develop a Social Procurement Communications Plan.
5. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the Treasurer to report back to Executive Committee in May of 2017 with an interim progress report with specific measured achievements to date.
6. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the Treasurer to report back to Executive Committee in 2018 on the progress of the City of Toronto Social Procurement Program, including:
a. an analysis of the system-wide costs and benefits of the Program; and
b. an analysis of the presence of supplier diversity policies in the City's supply chain, and the implications of requiring bidders and proponents to have a supplier diversity policy in order to do business with the City of Toronto.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-91818.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-59900.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council require all bidding organizations and individuals sign the “Declaration of Non-Discrimination” under the City of Toronto's Anti-Discrimination Policy as a condition for securing various contracts with the City of Toronto.
2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to consider and report back on the following:
a. the feasibility of considering bidders' records of corporate philanthropy and the diversity of boards of directors in the procurement decision making process; and
b. the issue of precluding firms and organizations participating in and supporting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions effort against the State of Israel and other nations, or holding other discriminatory views, from bidding on City of Toronto contracts.
That Councillor Pasternak be permitted to withdraw his motion 1.
Vote (Withdraw a Motion) May-04-2016 5:21 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX14.8 - Pasternak - withdraw motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Karygiannis, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson |
Vote (Adopt Item) May-04-2016 5:22 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX14.8 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Karygiannis, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson |
Councillor McConnell, rising on a Point of Order, stated that she wished to ask questions of staff about Councillor Pasternak's motion.
EX14.8 - City of Toronto Social Procurement Program
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the City of Toronto Social Procurement Program summarized in Appendix A to the report (April 4, 2016) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Treasurer, together with the Social Procurement Policy detailed in Appendix B to the report (April 4, 2016) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Treasurer.
2. City Council direct the City Manager to work with all City division heads to collaboratively implement the City of Toronto Social Procurement Program.
3. City Council request the City Agencies and City Corporations to develop and implement similar programs and policies.
4. City Council direct the City Manager to develop a Social Procurement Communications Plan.
5. City Council request the Treasurer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report back to Executive Committee in May of 2017 with an interim progress report with specific measured achievements to date.
6. City Council request the Treasurer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report back to Executive Committee in 2018 on the progress of the City of Toronto Social Procurement Program, including:
a. an analysis of the system-wide costs and benefits of the Program; and
b. an analysis of the presence of supplier diversity policies in the City's supply chain, and the implications of requiring bidders and proponents to have a supplier diversity policy in order to do business with the City of Toronto.
Origin
Summary
The City of Toronto has a long history of using procurement to achieve strategic social, economic and workforce development goals. From policies related to Fair Wage and Non-Discrimination to Environmental Responsible Procurement and "No Sweatshop" policies, City Council has systematically created a culture of social procurement with practices that promote and contribute to a fairer, more ethical, and more sustainable Toronto since 1893.
This report establishes the City of Toronto Social Procurement Program ("the Program"), summarized in Appendix A, which builds on the Council-adopted Toronto Social Procurement Framework (2013) and is aligned with City strategies such as TO Prosperity: Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy, Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020, Working as One, Collaborating for Competitiveness, Toronto Youth Equity Strategy, the Statement of Commitment to the Aboriginal communities of Toronto, the Integrating Cities Charter, and Strategic Action 11 of the City's 2013-2018 strategic plan which directs staff to develop and implement a social procurement policy.
The Program aims to drive inclusive economic growth by improving access to the City's supply chain for diverse suppliers and leveraging meaningful training and employment opportunities for people experiencing economic disadvantage, including those belonging to equity-seeking communities. The Program creates a foundation to shift the City's procurement culture long-term, showing how all divisions can make a positive impact on the City's poverty-reduction goals.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-91818.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/comm/communicationfile-59900.pdf
Speakers
Mary Anderson, President, WBE Canada
James St. John, Hammer Heads Program/Central Ontario Building Trades
Anne Jamieson, United Way of Toronto and York Region
Gordon Brown, Volunteer, United Way Toronto and York Region
Sean Partington
Councillor Pam McConnell
Motions
That Recommendation 4 be amended by adding the words: "including an analysis of the system-wide costs and benefits of the Program", so that it reads as follows:
4. City Council request the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report back to Executive Committee in 2018 on the progress of the City of Toronto Social Procurement Program, including an analysis of the system-wide costs and benefits of the Program.
That Recommendation 4 be amended by replacing "the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management" with "the Treasurer", and adding "including an analysis of the presence of supplier diversity policies in the City's supply chain, and the implications of requiring bidders and proponents to have a supplier diversity policy in order to do business with the City of Toronto", so it reads as follows:
"4. City Council request the Treasurer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report back to Executive Committee in 2018 on the progress of the City of Toronto Social Procurement Program, including an analysis of the presence of supplier diversity policies in the City's supply chain, and the implications of requiring bidders and proponents to have a supplier diversity policy in order to do business with the City of Toronto."
That City Council direct the City Manager to develop a Social Procurement Communications Plan.
That City Council request the Treasurer, and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report back to Executive Committee in May of 2017 with an interim progress report with specific measured achievements to date.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-18-2016
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 10 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Gary Crawford, Frank Di Giorgio, Michelle Holland, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Michael Thompson, John Tory (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Cesar Palacio, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner |