Item - 2020.HL20.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on September 30, 2020 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Board of Health on September 21, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on September 30, 2020.
HL20.5 - 2020 Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program - Capital Project
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the Toronto Public Health 2020 Capital Budget for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Capital Project by $2.345 million gross, fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, with cash flows of $2.781 million in 2020 and $0.711 million in 2021.
2. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to enter into Capital Funding Agreements with the following dental clinics for the receipt and expenditure of funding on such terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the Medical Officer of Health and in a form approved by the City Solicitor:
a. Rexdale Community Health Centre, located at 8 Taber Road ($268,000);
b. TAIBU Community Health Centre, located at 27 Tapscott Road, Unit #1 ($275,000);
c. Toronto Public Health Dental Clinic, located at 2340 Dundas Street West ($320,800);
d. Rexdale Community Health Centre, located at 222 Dixon Road, Suite 301 ($457,100);
e. Black Creek Community Health Centre, located at 1 York Gate Boulevard, Suite 202 ($401,800); and
f. Hong Fook (HF) Connecting Health Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, located at 3660 Midland Avenue, Suite 201 ($622,100).
3. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to work with approved dental clinics, the local community and local Councillors to promote the availability of the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program.
4. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health, together with the local dental clinics and local Councillors, to undertake such an awareness campaign in multi languages to reflect the make-up of the local community.
Background Information (Board)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-156380.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Funding Allocation from the Ministry of Health for Toronto Public Health 2020 Capital Budget and Proposed Locations for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Capital Projects - made public on September 21, 2020
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-156381.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to work with approved dental clinics, the local community and local Councillors to promote the availability of the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program.
2. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health, together with the local dental clinics and local Councillors, to undertake such an awareness campaign in multi languages to reflect the make-up of the local community.
HL20.5 - 2020 Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program - Capital Project
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Board Recommendations
The Board of Health recommends that:
1. City Council increase the Toronto Public Health 2020 Capital Budget for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Capital Project by $2.345 million gross, fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, with cash flows of $2.781 million in 2020 and $0.711 million in 2021.
2. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to enter into Capital Funding Agreements with the following dental clinics for the receipt and expenditure of funding on such terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the Medical Officer of Health and in a form approved by the City Solicitor:
a. Rexdale Community Health Centre, located at 8 Taber Road ($268,000);
b. TAIBU Community Health Centre, located at 27 Tapscott Road, Unit #1 ($275,000);
c. Toronto Public Health Dental Clinic, located at 2340 Dundas Street West ($320,800);
d. Rexdale Community Health Centre, located at 222 Dixon Road, Suite 301 ($457,100);
e. Black Creek Community Health Centre, located at 1 York Gate Boulevard, Suite 202 ($401,800); and
f. Hong Fook (HF) Connecting Health Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, located at 3660 Midland Avenue, Suite 201 ($622,100).
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Chair advised the Board of Health that, on the advice of the Medical Officer of Health, Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 3, 2020) from the Medical Officer of Health is no longer confidential. Confidential Attachment 1 has been made public in its entirety and can be accessed under Background Information (Board) below.
Origin
Summary
On November 20, 2019 the Government of Ontario launched the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP). Through this 100 percent Ministry of Health funded program, local public health departments are to ensure the provision of dental treatment to low-income seniors. In Toronto, the OSDCP treatment services are provided to eligible seniors through dental clinics located in Toronto Public Health sites, Community Health Centres and Aboriginal Health Access Centres.
On August 31, 2020, the Province of Ontario announced new, one-time capital funding of $25 million to expand access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The funding will be used to support infrastructure projects across the province, including building new dental clinics and renovating existing facilities. The Province has indicated that a portion of this funding will be allocated to dental clinics in Toronto.
This report recommends increasing Toronto Public Health's 2020 Capital Budget to accept the new provincial funding to expand the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program in Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-156380.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Funding Allocation from the Ministry of Health for Toronto Public Health 2020 Capital Budget and Proposed Locations for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Capital Projects - made public on September 21, 2020
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-156381.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council increase the Toronto Public Health 2020 Capital Budget for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Capital Project by $2.345 million gross, fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, with cash flows of $2.781 million in 2020 and $0.711 million in 2021.
2. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to enter into Capital Funding Agreements with the following dental clinics for the receipt and expenditure of funding on such terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the Medical Officer of Health and in a form approved by the City Solicitor:
a. Rexdale Community Health Centre, located at 8 Taber Road ($268,000);
b. TAIBU Community Health Centre, located at 27 Tapscott Road, Unit #1 ($275,000);
c. Toronto Public Health Dental Clinic, located at 2340 Dundas Street West ($320,800);
d. Rexdale Community Health Centre, located at 222 Dixon Road, Suite 301 ($457,100);
e. Black Creek Community Health Centre, located at 1 York Gate Boulevard, Suite 202 ($401,800); and
f. Hong Fook (HF) Connecting Health Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, located at 3660 Midland Avenue, Suite 201 ($622,100).
That, in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Health Procedures By-law, the Board of Health reconsider this item.
That:
1. City Council increase the Toronto Public Health 2020 Capital Budget for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Capital Project by $2.345 million gross, fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, with cash flows of $2.781 million in 2020 and $0.711 million in 2021.
2. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to enter into Capital Funding Agreements with the following dental clinics for the receipt and expenditure of funding on such terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the Medical Officer of Health and in a form approved by the City Solicitor:
a. Rexdale Community Health Centre, located at 8 Taber Road ($268,000);
b. TAIBU Community Health Centre, located at 27 Tapscott Road, Unit #1 ($275,000);
c. Toronto Public Health Dental Clinic, located at 2340 Dundas Street West ($320,800);
d. Rexdale Community Health Centre, located at 222 Dixon Road, Suite 301 ($457,100);
e. Black Creek Community Health Centre, located at 1 York Gate Boulevard, Suite 202 ($401,800); and
f. Hong Fook (HF) Connecting Health Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, located at 3660 Midland Avenue, Suite 201 ($622,100).
Vote (Amend Item) Sep-21-2020
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 10 | Members that voted Yes are Ashna Bowry, Joe Cressy (Chair), Stephanie Donaldson, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Ida Li Preti, Jennifer McKelvie, Gord Perks, Peter Wong, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Angela Jonsson, Kate Mulligan, Soo Wong |
Declared Interests
Kate Mulligan - because she works with the Alliance for Healthier Communities which is the association representing several Community Health Centres receiving this capital funding.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=9315