Item - 2017.EX24.29
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 26, 2017 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on April 19, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on April 26, 2017.
EX24.29 - Opposing the State of New York's Proposed "Buy American" Legislation
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 26, 27 and 28, 2017, adopted the following:
1. In the event that the Buy American legislation is withdrawn or defeated, City Council request the Mayor to write to the Governor of New York expressing on behalf of the City of Toronto, the City's desire to remain a strong trading partner and good neighbour to the State of New York.
2. In the event that Buy American legislation is passed in the United States, City Council direct the City Manager to investigate options to support the City's manufacturing industry, in consultation with relevant stakeholders and Business Improvement Areas, including the provision of property tax relief.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-102573.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That, in the event that "Buy American" legislation is passed in the United States, City Council direct the City Manager to investigate options to support the City's manufacturing industry – in consultation with relevant stakeholders and Business Improvement Areas – including the provision of property tax relief.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Apr-27-2017 6:41 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX24.29 - Mammoliti - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 19 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Greb, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Frank Di Giorgio, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner |
| Total members that voted No: 17 | Members that voted No are Ana Bailão, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 8 | Members that were absent are John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Jaye Robinson, John Tory |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-27-2017 6:42 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX24.29 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Greb, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner |
| Total members that voted No: 11 | Members that voted No are Ana Bailão, Janet Davis, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Gord Perks, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 8 | Members that were absent are John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Jaye Robinson, John Tory |
EX24.29 - Opposing the State of New York's Proposed "Buy American" Legislation
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. In the event that the Buy American legislation is withdrawn or defeated, City Council request the Mayor to write to the Governor of New York expressing on behalf of the City of Toronto, the City's desire to remain a strong trading partner and good neighbour to the State of New York.
Origin
Summary
Recently State of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a proposal that would mandate the preferential purchase of American-made products by state "entities." Under this plan, all State of New York "entities" will be required to give preference to American-made goods and products in any new procurements more than $100,000.
This policy could have a deeply negative impact on the economies of Toronto and Ontario due to their large volume of trade and deep integration with the state of New York.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-102573.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That in the event that the Buy American legislation is withdrawn or defeated, City Council request the Mayor to write to the Governor of New York expressing on behalf of the City of Toronto, the City's desire to remain a strong trading partner and good neighbour to the State of New York.