Motions by Councillor Matlow

Councillor Josh Matlow has made the following motions on item PW3.1

2a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Final)
City Council direct staff to include the following requirements in the Requests for Quotations process:

1. in the interests of ensuring public confidence in the transparency and fairness of the bidding process, direct staff not to consider any bid received from Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. or any other bidder affiliated with or otherwise controlled by Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. (including, without limitation, BFI Canada Inc.), in response to any of the four RFQs issued under recommendation 1.

2. a minimum cost savings threshold be written into the RFQ that requires bidders to demonstrate that they will be able to provide the cost savings that the City claims. If a bidder fails to demonstrate that they can meet this target they be deemed disqualified.

3. diversion targets must meet or exceed current City standards and may not be reduced from the present targets. If the City increases diversion rates east of Yonge Street then a private firm will be required to also meet the increased diversion rates west of Yonge Street.

2b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Final)
City Council request the City Manager to provide annual progress reports to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on diversion, customer service and cost savings.