Ottawa Board of Health

Agenda

Meeting #:

25

Monday, September 19, 2022 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Location:

Electronic Participation

Members:

• Chair: Councillor Keith Egli, 
• Vice-Chair: Tammy DeGiovanni, 
• Member Elyse Banham, 
• Member Jean Cloutier, 
• Member Eli El-Chantiry, 
• Member Glen Gower, 
• Member Theresa Kavanagh, 
• Member Lewis Leikin, 
• Member Shawn Menard, 
• Member Suzanne Pinel, 
• and Member Peter Tilley

Diane Blais, Board Secretary
[phone], ext. 21544
[e-mail]

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1.

Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public

Please see the attached document for public notices and meeting information, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; processes and timelines for written and oral submissions; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

2.

Announcements / Ceremonial Activities

Recognition of Wendy Muckle, Executive Director, Ottawa Inner City Health

3.

Roll Call

4.

Regrets

5.

Declarations of Interest

6.

Confirmation of Minutes

• Confirmation of minutes of the meeting of June 20, 2022.

7.

Communications 

Six communication items have been received (held on file with the Board of Health Secretary).

8.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Presentation by Dr. Daniel Myran - Cannabis Poisoning in Children Following Non-Medical Cannabis Legalization, the Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report, the Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report, and the reports titled: Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Ottawa Public Health, Reconcili-Action Plan Update - Annual Report, Results of the Third-Party Review by Dr. Paul Gully of Ottawa Public Health’s COVID-19 Response, Recovery Planning Status Update, Update on Ottawa Public Health’s 2022 Fall Immunization Plan, Ottawa Public Health’s Strategic Plan for 2019-2022 – Update from Quarter Two of 2022, 2022 Operating and Capital Budget Q2 – Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit Status Report, Delegation of Authority – Contracts Awarded for the Period of January 1 to June 30, 2022, and Performance Appraisal of Medical Officer of Health - In Camera – Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual - Reporting Out Date: Not to be reported out, be received and considered.

8.1

PRESENTATION - Cannabis Poisoning in Children Following Non-Medical Cannabis Legalization

Presentation by Dr. Daniel Myran

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this presentation for information. 

8.2

Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report

File ACS2022-OPH-BOH-0008 – City-wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.

8.3

Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report

File ACS2022-OPH-MOH-0007 – City-wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.

• At approximately 6:30 p.m., during discussions on Agenda item 8.3, the Board approved a motion to extend the time of the meeting beyond 7:00 p.m.

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Health approve that the meeting time be extended past 7:00 p.m. pursuant to Subsection 8(1)(c) of the Procedural By-law.

8.4

Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Ottawa Public Health

File ACS2022-OPH-EDI-0002 – City-wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit: 

  1. Receive, for information, the results of Ottawa Public Health’s diversity audit, as highlighted in this report and found at Document 2, attached; and
  2. Approve the Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan for 2022 and 2023, as described in this report.

8.5

Reconcili-Action Plan Update - Annual Report

File ACS2022-OPH-EDI-0003 – City-wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit:

  1. Receive, for information, this update on OPH’s continuing efforts to become a culturally safe and humble organization; 
  2. Approve that, going forward, Indigenous cultural safety training (ICST) be a mandatory requirement as part of the onboarding process and training for all new members of the Board of Health and OPH Leadership Team; and
  3. Receive, for information, an overview of priorities and concerns identified by Indigenous partners relating to health and wellness.

8.6

Results of the Third-Party Review by Dr. Paul Gully of Ottawa Public Health’s COVID-19 Response

File ACS2022-OPH-OPS-0001 – City-wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit:

  1. Receive, for information, the findings from the third-party review, as outlined in the consultant’s report attached as Document 1; and
  2. Direct that Ottawa Public Health (OPH) consider how best to advance each of the consultant’s recommendations, found in Document 2 attached, within existing planning and operational cycles. 

8.7

Recovery Planning Status Update

File ACS2022-OPH-OPS-0002 – City-wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this report for information.

8.8

Update on Ottawa Public Health’s 2022 Fall Immunization Plan

File ACS2022-OPH-HPP-0002 – City-wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa receive, for information, the 2022 Fall Immunization Plan, as outlined in this report.

8.9

Ottawa Public Health’s Strategic Plan for 2019-2022 – Update from Quarter Two of 2022

File ACS2022-OPH-KPQ-0003 – City-wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this report for information.

8.10

2022 Operating and Capital Budget Q2 – Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit Status Report

File ACS2022-OPH-PCS-0006 – City-wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive the 2022 Q2 operating and capital budget status report for information.

8.11

Delegation of Authority – Contracts Awarded for the Period of January 1 to June 30, 2022

File ACS2022-OPH-PCS-0005 – City-wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this report for information.

9.

In Camera Items*

NOTICE*

In Camera Items are not subject to public discussion or audience. Any person has a right to request an independent investigation of the propriety of dealing with matters in a closed session. A form requesting such a review may be obtained, without charge, from the City’s website or in person from the Chair of this meeting. Requests are kept confidential pending any report by the Meetings Investigator and are conducted without charge to the Requestor.

9.1

Performance Appraisal of Medical Officer Of Health - – In Camera – Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual. Reporting Out Date: Not to be Reported Out

File ACS2022-OPH-BOH-0009 – City-wide

• Report issued separately

10.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Presentation by Dr. Daniel Myran - Cannabis Poisoning in Children Following Non-Medical Cannabis Legalization, the Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report, the Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report, and the reports titled: Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Ottawa Public Health, Reconcili-Action Plan Update - Annual Report, Results of the Third-Party Review by Dr. Paul Gully of Ottawa Public Health’s COVID-19 Response, Recovery Planning Status Update, Update on Ottawa Public Health’s 2022 Fall Immunization Plan, Ottawa Public Health’s Strategic Plan for 2019-2022 – Update from Quarter Two of 2022, 2022 Operating and Capital Budget Q2 – Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit Status Report, Delegation of Authority – Contracts Awarded for the Period of January 1 to June 30, 2022, and Performance Appraisal of Medical Officer of Health - In Camera – Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual - Reporting Out Date: Not to be reported out, be received and adopted.

11.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

12.

Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

13.

Confirmation By-law

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmation By-law no. 2022-5, a by-law of the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit to confirm the proceedings of the Ottawa Board of Health at its meeting of September 19, 2022, be read and passed.

14.

Inquiries

15.

Adjournment

16.

Next Meeting

Monday, November 7, 2022 - 5:00 PM