January 30 - 17:00

Board of Health

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.
Announcements / Ceremonial Activities
First Nations, Inuit, Métis Elders will offer opening prayers
Roll Call
Regrets
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
Confirmation of minutes of the meeting of November 7, 2022. Confirmation of the Minutes of the meeting of December 20, 2022. 
Communications 
Four communication items have been received (held on file with the Board of Health Secretary).
Motion to Introduce Reports
Election of an Interim Chair and Interim Vice-Chair
File ACS2023-OPH-BOH-0001 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit elect an Interim Chair and an Interim Vice-Chair, pending the appointment of new public Members to the Board of Health, after which a Chair and Vice-Chair will be elected for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term, to be confirmed at the first meeting of each year as required by the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report
That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.
Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report
That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.
Introduction to Ottawa Public Health Finances – Presentation
That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this presentation for information.
2023 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health
File ACS2023-OPH-PCS-0001 – City-wide Report to be distributed at the meeting That, at its meeting of January 30, 2023, the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit: Receive and table the 2023 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health; and Direct staff to forward the 2023 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health to Ottawa City Council on February 1, 2023, as part of the City Council’s tabling of the City of Ottawa 2023 Draft Operating and Capital budget.
Attendance at the Association of Local Public Health Agencies’ (alPHa) Winter Symposium
File ACS2023-OPH-BOH-0003 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit approve the Board of Health Members’ participation at the Association of Local Public Health Agencies’ (alPHa) Winter Symposium, to be held February 24, 2023, and pre-symposium workshop to be held February 23, 2023.
Information Previously Distributed
Update on access to primary care for Ottawa residents
File ACS2023-OPH-MOH-0003 – City-wide
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.
Motion to Adopt Reports
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Confirmation By-law
Inquiries
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Monday, February 27, 2023 - 5:00 PM (time to be confirmed)

Agenda