Item - 2019.EX8.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 2, 2019 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on September 18, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 2, 2019.
EX8.6 - Fostering Diversity in the Toronto Public Service
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council endorse the Workforce Equity and Inclusion Plan as outlined in Appendix D to the report (September 4, 2019) from the Chief People Officer, focusing on the following three areas:
a. Enabling Data Informed Decision-Making;
b. Fostering a Culture of Engagement and Inclusion; and
c. Embedding an Equity Lens throughout the Employee Life Cycle.
2. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief People Officer to report to the Executive Committee on strategies for achieving better diversity in Council-appointed staff positions.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-137175.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief People Officer to report to the Executive Committee on strategies for achieving better diversity in Council-appointed staff positions.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-02-2019 12:13 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX8.6 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Mike Colle, Michael Ford, Jim Karygiannis, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Jaye Robinson |
EX8.6 - Fostering Diversity in the Toronto Public Service
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council endorse the Workforce Equity and Inclusion Plan as outlined in Appendix D to the report (September 4, 2019) from the Chief People Officer, focusing on the following three areas:
a. Enabling Data Informed Decision-Making;
b. Fostering a Culture of Engagement and Inclusion; and
c. Embedding an Equity Lens throughout the Employee Life Cycle.
Origin
Summary
The report responds to Item 2018.EX30.28 headed Employment Accessibility at the City of Toronto and builds on Item 2018.EX35.5 headed Fostering Diversity in the Toronto Public Service which outlines a comprehensive Workforce Equity and Inclusion Plan for accelerating progress towards the City's goal of representing at all levels of the organization, the diversity of the population the City serves, as well as building an inclusive workplace culture. The City's Workforce Equity and Inclusion Plan will be achieved by focusing on the following three areas:
a. Enabling Data Informed Decision-Making
b. Fostering a Culture of Engagement and Inclusion
c. Embedding an Equity Lens throughout the Employee Life Cycle
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-137175.pdf