Minutes-Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force-20210421 1
Town of Aurora
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Noor El-Dassouki (Chair)
Mark Lewis (Vice Chair)
Mae Khamissa
Phiona Durrant
Councillor Harold Kim
Members Absent: Keenan Hull
Tricia Wright
Other Attendees: Techa Van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
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 7:05 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Mark Lewis
Seconded by Mae Khamissa
That the agenda, as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved.
Carried
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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 March
24, 2021
Moved by Mae Khamissa
Seconded by Mark Lewis
That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force meeting minutes
of March 24, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Engaged and Inclusive Project Presentation
Kim Clark, Gazelle and Company, presented an overview of the project
highlighting the focus on building towards increased inclusion in
communities. She further provided details on the objectives to better
understand inclusive engagement through an integrated approach across
the three municipalities and noted the next steps. There was questions
and comments regarding the scope of the project, the census data being
used, and other community groups who could provide meaningful
contributions to the project.
Moved by Mae Khamissa
Seconded by Phiona Durrant
1. That the presentation regarding Engaged and Inclusive Project be
received; and
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2. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force comments
regarding Engaged and Inclusive Project 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 Phiona Durrant
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Carried