Minutes - Anti Black Racism and Anti Racism Task Force - 20220119 1
Town of Aurora
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
7 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Mark Lewis (Chair)
Noor El-Dassouki
Edlene Antonio
Shivangi Bagga
Jennie Dekkema (Vice Chair)
Councillor Harold Kim
Members Absent: Keenan Hull
Mae Khamissa
Other Attendees: Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Following the appointment of the new Chair and Vice Chair, it was agreed that
Mark Lewis would continue as Chair of this meeting and Noor El-Dassouki would
assume the role of Chair at the next meeting.
1.1 Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
Moved by Jennie Dekkema
Seconded by Edlene Antonio
1. That Noor El-Dassouki be elected as Chair for Year 2022 of the Anti-
Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force (2018-2022 Term); and
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2. That Jennie Dekkema be elected as Vice Chair for Year 2022 of the
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force (2018-2022 Term).
Carried
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Noor El-Dassouki
Seconded by Jennie Dekkema
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
4. Receipt of the Minutes
4.1 Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting Minutes of
November 17, 2021
Moved by Noor El-Dassouki
Seconded by Jennie Dekkema
That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force meeting minutes
of November 17, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Presentation; Re: York Regional Police's Inclusive Policing Action Plan
Alicia Lauzon, Equity and Inclusion Specialist, York Regional Police,
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Bureau, presented an overview of the York
Regional Police (YRP) Inclusion Strategy and highlighted elements of the
Inclusive Policing Action Plan 2020-2022, actions and accomplishments,
the path forward for 2022, and the Anti-Racism Action Plan. She noted the
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aim of the Action Plan is to promote equity and inclusion throughout YRP
and to prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace and in the
community. Ms. Lauzon provided background on the Anti-Racism Action
Plan, noting the involvement of internal support networks, working groups,
community partners, and the establishment of a Black Community
Consultative Roundtable among other initiatives. Superintendent Ryan
Hogan of Community Services and Superintendent Ed Villamere of the
Professionalism, Leadership and Inclusion Office were also present.
There was discussion on the collection of race-based data, equity-seeking
data, data quality, program success metrics and sustainability, hiring
practices and statistics, focus on diversity, equity and inclusion within the
YRP organization and transition into the community, anti-racism training,
accountability, transparency and reporting, and continued collaboration
with the community and committees. Ms. Lauzon also noted that YRP is
reviewing its business planning process and suggested a presentation
could be given to the Task Force at a future meeting where members
could provide input on the YRP business plan.
Moved by Noor El-Dassouki
Seconded by Shivangi Bagga
1. That the presentation regarding York Regional Police's Inclusive
Policing Action Plan be received; and
2. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force comments
regarding York Regional Police's Inclusive Policing Action Plan be
received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Jennie Dekkema
Seconded by Edlene Antonio
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Carried