Item - 2012.HL14.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 6, 2012 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Board of Health on May 28, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 6, 2012.
HL14.4 - Bed Bug Infestations in City Owned Housing and Shelter System - Update
- Decision Type:
- Information
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 6, 7 and 8, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the expenditure of $250,000 from the 2012 Toronto Public Health Operating Budget for the delivery of a bed bug control program in 2012.
2. City Council request the Provincial Government to provide matching funding for 2012 and to commit to significant funding for 2013 and beyond.
3. City Council approve the above funding on an interim basis for 2012 only and request the City Manager and the Medical Officer of Health to report, as part of the 2013 budget, on funding for a coordinated multi-program plan for bedbug control, including an associated funding plan.
Background Information (Board)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-47684.pdf
(May 7, 2012) Staff Report from the Medical Officer of Health - Information on Bed Bug Infestation in City Owned Housing and Shelter System
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-47819.pdf
(May 7, 2012) Attachment of a letter from the Honourable Deborah Matthews, Ontario Minister of Health and Long-term Care
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-47820.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-48215.pdf
Communications (Board)
Motions (City Council)
City Council delete the Board of Health recommendation and adopt instead the following recommendations:
1. City Council authorize the expenditure of $250,000 from the 2012 Toronto Public Health Operating Budget for the delivery of a bed bug control program in 2012.
2. City Council request the Provincial Government to provide matching funding for 2012 and to commit to significant funding for 2013 and beyond.
3. City Council approve the above funding on an interim basis for 2012 only and request the City Manager and the Medical Officer of Health to report, as part of the 2013 budget, on funding for a coordinated multi-program plan for bedbug control, including an associated funding plan.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jun-07-2012 12:24 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - HL14.4 Fletcher - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, 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, Ana Bailão, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, David Shiner |
HL14.4 - Bed Bug Infestations in City Owned Housing and Shelter System - Update
- Decision Type:
- Information
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Board Recommendations
The Board of Health:
1. Requests City Council to consider interim City funding for the Toronto Public Health Bed Bug Team while waiting for provincial funding.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Board of Health:
1. Directed the Medical Officer of Health to report directly to Council on discussions held with the Province of Ontario.
2. Submitted the following reports:
- (May 7, 2012) from the Medical Officer of Health on Information on Bed Bug Infestations in City-owned Housing and the Shelter System; and
- (May 28, 2012) from the Medical Officer of Health on Bed Bug Infestations in City-owned Housing
to the Community Development and Recreation Committee meeting for consideration at its meeting on June 26, 2012.
3. Requested that both reports be forwarded to the Chair and Members of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation from the Chair of the Toronto Board of Health.
4. Requested the Chair of the Toronto Board of Health to reiterate the Board of Health's request to the Province of Ontario for funding for the Toronto Public Health Bed Bug Team.
Origin
Summary
Toronto Public Health (TPH) has been involved in supporting bed bug control activities since 2005. During the period May 1, 2011, to March 31, 2012, a dedicated multi-disciplinary team realized substantial service accomplishments. In 2011, the one-time provincial funding ($1,216,518) was allocated to: fund a Manager and six Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) who worked with three public health nurses in a multi-disciplinary Bed Bug Team; to purchase necessary resources such as extreme cleaning/unit preparation services and client replacement supplies; and, to support community capacity building with key partners in the City.
The Bed Bug Team worked closely with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) and Shelter Support and Housing Administration (SSHA) on bed bug infestations control and prevention. In addition, the TPH Bed Bug Team established partnerships with private sector associations, including the Greater Toronto Apartment Association which has a membership of more than 60% of private landlords throughout the greater Toronto area.
This report provides an overview and analysis of the occurrence of bed bug infestations in City-owned housing, as well as a summary of the steps taken by the TPH Bed Bug Team to identify and prevent infestations.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-47684.pdf
(May 7, 2012) Staff Report from the Medical Officer of Health - Information on Bed Bug Infestation in City Owned Housing and Shelter System
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-47819.pdf
(May 7, 2012) Attachment of a letter from the Honourable Deborah Matthews, Ontario Minister of Health and Long-term Care
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-47820.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
1. That the Board of Health refer May 7, 2012 report on Bed Bug Infestations on City Owned Housing and the Shelter System and the May 28, 2012 report on Bed Bug Infestations in City Owned Housing to the June 26, 2012 meeting of Community Development and Recreation Committee and both reports be forwarded to the TCHC Chairs and Board members under the signature of the Chair of Board of Health.
2. That the Board of Health reiterate our request to the Province of Ontario for funding for the Toronto Public Health Bed Bug team.
3. That the Board of Health request City Council to consider interim City funding while waiting for Provincial funding and request the Medical Officer of Health to report to Council on discussions with the Province.
Vote (Amend Item) May-28-2012
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 11 | Members that voted Yes are Kristle Calisto-Tavares, Sarah Doucette, Abdul Fattah, John Filion (Chair), Paula Fletcher, Pamela Gough, Sadia Khan, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Jennifer Sarjeant, Rumina Velshi |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Suman Roy |