Item - 2019.EX1.7
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 30 and 31, 2019 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on January 23, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on January 30 and 31, 2019.
EX1.7 - Psychologist Benefits - Emergency Services, Management/Non-union Benefit Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on January 30 and 31, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Active Benefits Plan for Management/Non-union employees effective January 1, 2019, to increase the entitlement for the services of a Psychologist from the current $300 per person per benefit year to $3,500 per person per benefit year, for management/non-union employees within Toronto Fire Services and Toronto Paramedic Services, as identified in Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (January 8, 2019) from the City Manager, and City Council direct the Psychologist benefit to also include reimbursement for the services of a Psychotherapist subject to the maximum level identified in City Council's decision.
2. City Council request the Executive Director, People, Equity and Human Rights, in consultation with the Director, Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits, to conduct a thorough assessment on the suitability of the current mental health supports available to all City employees and to develop a strategy and action plan to address all identified issues and report back to the Executive Committee by the end of 2019.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-123407.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request that the Executive Director, People, Equity and Human Rights, in consultation with the Director, Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits, conduct a thorough assessment on the suitability of the current mental health supports available to all City employees and develop a strategy and action plan to address all identified issues and report back to the Executive committee by the end of 2019.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jan-31-2019 10:58 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX1.7 Bailao 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza |
EX1.7 - Psychologist Benefits - Emergency Services, Management/Non-union Benefit Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the Active Benefits Plan for Management/Non-union employees to be amended, effective January 1, 2019, to increase the entitlement for the services of a Psychologist from the current $300 per person per benefit year to $3,500 per person per benefit year, for management/non-union employees within Toronto Fire Services and Toronto Paramedic Services, as identified in Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (January 8, 2019) from the City Manager, and City Council direct the Psychologist benefit to also include reimbursement for the services of a Psychotherapist subject to the maximum level identified in this recommendation.
Origin
Summary
This report is requesting City Council's authorization to amend the City's Management/Non-union Benefit Plan to increase the entitlement for the services of a Psychologist from the current $300 per person per benefit year to $3,500 per person per benefit year, for management/non-union employees within Toronto Fire Services and Toronto Paramedic Services, effective January 1, 2019.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-123407.pdf