Item - 2015.OM3.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 10, 2015 with amendments.
- See also Item 2014.HL34.2
OM3.1 - Suicide Prevention in Toronto (2014.HL34.2)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 10 and 11, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to consider the following improvements to passenger safety and suicide prevention in future budget submissions as the automatic train control project is completed:
a. in the design of stations for all future extensions or new lines include Platform Edge Doors or other means for restricting unauthorized access to the subway tracks by members of the public; and
b. retrofit existing stations with Platform Edge Doors or other means for restricting unauthorized access to the subway tracks by members of the public.
2. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services, the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services and the Toronto Police Services Board to report to the Executive Committee on adjustments to existing training programs and services to support suicide prevention among first responders, including but not limited to building awareness, treating and reducing the stigma of mental illness and help-seeking for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder without impacting operating budgets.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/om/bgrd/backgroundfile-75677.htm
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council delete the Board of Health Recommendations and replace them with the following new Recommendations
1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to consider the following improvements to passenger safety and suicide prevention in future budget submissions as the automatic train control project is completed:
a. in the design of stations for all future extensions or new lines include Platform Edge Doors or other means for restricting unauthorized access to the subway tracks by members of the public;
b. retrofit existing stations with Platform Edge Doors or other means for restricting unauthorized access to the subway tracks by members of the public.
2. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services, the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services and the Toronto Police Services Board to report to the Executive Committee on adjustments to existing training programs and services to support suicide prevention among first responders, including but not limited to building awareness and reducing the stigma of mental illness and help-seeking for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder without impacting operating budgets.
Amended by motion 2 by Councillor Pasternak.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-11-2015 11:21 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - OM3.1 - Mihevc - motion 1 - Adopt the item as amended - Part 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are John Campbell, Rob Ford, Stephen Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Michael Thompson |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-11-2015 11:22 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - OM3.1 - Mihevc - motion 1 - Adopt the item as amended - Part 2 as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Denzil Minnan-Wong, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Michael Thompson |
That motion 1 by Councillor Mihevc be amended by adding the word "treating" to Recommendation 2 so that the Motion now reads:
2. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services, the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services and the Toronto Police Services Board to report to the Executive Committee on adjustments to existing training programs and services to support suicide prevention among first responders, including but not limited to building awareness, treating and reducing the stigma of mental illness and help-seeking for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder without impacting operating budgets.
Vote (Amend Motion) Feb-11-2015 11:19 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - OM3.1 - Pasternak - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Denzil Minnan-Wong, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Michael Thompson |