Item - 2021.HL25.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Board of Health on January 18, 2021 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021.
HL25.6 - Service Agreement for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to award, execute and amend, on an ongoing basis, a purchase of service contract for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program with Rexdale Community Health Centre and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, in a form approved by the City Solicitor.
Background Information (Board)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-159744.pdf
Motions (City Council)
HL25.6 - Service Agreement for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Board Recommendations
The Board of Health recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to award, execute, and amend, on an ongoing basis, a purchase of service contract for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program with Rexdale Community Health Centre and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, in a form approved by the City Solicitor.
Origin
Summary
On November 20, 2019, the Government of Ontario launched the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program, a 100 percent Ministry of Health funded program for low-income seniors in Ontario. Through this program, Toronto Public Health provides dental treatment to eligible seniors at clinics located in Toronto Public Health sites, Community Health Centres (CHC) and Aboriginal Health Access Centres (AHAC).
The purpose of this report is to request approval for the Medical Officer of Health to award, execute and amend, on an ongoing basis, a purchase of service contract with Rexdale CHC and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to further support the service delivery and access to care for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-159744.pdf
Motions
That, in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Health Procedures By-law, the Board of Health reconsider this item.
Vote (Adopt Item) Jan-18-2021
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 11 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ashna Bowry, Brad Bradford, Joe Cressy (Chair), Stephanie Donaldson, Mike Layton, Ida Li Preti, Gord Perks, Peter Wong, Soo Wong, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Angela Jonsson, Kate Mulligan |
Declared Interests
Kate Mulligan - as she works for the Alliance for Healthier Communities, the association representing Rexdale Community Health Centre, named in the service agreement.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=9536