Agenda-Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force-20210421Town of Aurora
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
Meeting Agenda
Date:Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Time:7:00 p.m.
Location:Video Conference
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1.Procedural Notes
This meeting will be 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.
2.Approval of the Agenda
3.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
4.Receipt of the Minutes
4.1.Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting Minutes of
March 24, 2021
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That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force meeting minutes
of March 24, 2021, be received for information.
5.Delegations
Note: Anyone wishing to provide comment on an agenda item is encouraged to
visit www.aurora.ca/participation for guidelines on electronic delegation.
6.Matters for Consideration
6.1.Engaged and Inclusive Project Presentation 4
(Presentation to be provided by Kim Clark, Gazelle and Company, and
Erin Cerenzia, Manager, Neighbourhood Network)
That the presentation regarding Engaged and Inclusive Project
be received; and
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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
2.
appropriate.
7.Informational Items
8.Adjournment
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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
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Engaged, inclusive communitiesBuilding towards increased inclusion in our communitiesFEB2021Page 4 of 11
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…whyYork RegionOur communities•Lack of specific data•Our communities are changing•We want to engage meaningfully with our communities•Gain better understanding of our communities•Growth and opportunity Page 6 of 11
…why•Engage more effectively•Inform program and policy development•Ensure reflective and inclusive communications and engagement•Provide deeper connection and engagement•Encourage growth, economic opportunity and sense of community belongingPage 7 of 11
…whatA collaborative project focused on better understanding of our communities and inclusive engagementtter Page 8 of 11
… what•A summary report that will:–Look a t creatingbetter understanding of communities and at shared challenges and opportunities–Leverage an integrated approach across 3 municipalities led by a Neighbourhood Network –Look at the specific needs of each individual community where growth, increased development and change is rapidPage 9 of 11
…the work – 3 areas•Community Snapshot–Snapshot demographic information within 3 communities based on 2016 census data (based on York Region snapshots)•Municipal Action/Opportunity–Summary of work at municipalities•Promising practice and successes•Gaps and opportunities•Promising practices in other communities•Community Based Activity–Engaging with community based organizations and community leaders to:•Create better understanding of inclusive community work and opportunities•To build a Listing of organizations and stakeholders around inclusion Page 10 of 11
…in closing•What next? Page 11 of 11