Minutes-Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force-20210324 1
Town of Aurora
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
7 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Noor El-Dassouki (Chair)
Mark Lewis (Vice Chair)
Keenan Hull
Mae Khamissa
Tricia Wright
Members Absent: Phiona Durrant
Councillor Harold Kim
Other Attendees: Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance
Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
Phillip Rose, Manager, Library Square
Anna Ruberto, Manager, Procurement
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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1. Procedural Notes
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Mae Khamissa
Seconded by Mark Lewis
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That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Receipt of the Minutes
4.1 Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting Minutes of
February 17, 2021
Moved by Mae Khamissa
Seconded by Tricia Wright
That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force meeting minutes
of February 17, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Memorandum from Manager, Library Square; Re: Canadian Achievements
Diversity and Inclusion Mural Guidelines
Phil Rose, Manager, Library Square, provided an overview of the updated
proposed guidelines. There was discussion regarding the look and
materials being used in the mural, as well as the safety of the artist when
creating the mural. The guidelines will be added to the April 6, 2021
General Committee agenda for Council’s consideration.
Moved by Mae Khamissa
Seconded by Mark Lewis
1. That the memorandum regarding the Canadian Achievements Diversity
and Inclusion Mural Guidelines be received; and
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2. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force comments
regarding the Canadian Achievements Diversity and Inclusion Mural
Guidelines, including the Program Themes, Location, Public
Consultation process, and Timetable, be incorporated into a report to
Council for approval.
Carried
6.2 Memorandum from Manager, Procurement; Re: Procurement Awareness for
BIPOC
Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance, provided a brief
overview of the memo. There was discussion regarding how to make
bidding opportunities more widely known to the BIPOC community, as well
as potential ways to increase diversity in the Town’s suppliers.
Moved by Tricia Wright
Seconded by Mae Khamissa
1. That the memorandum regarding Procurement Awareness for BIPOC
be received; and
2. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force comments
regarding Procurement Awareness for BIPOC be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Mae Khamissa
Seconded by Keenan Hull
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Carried