Agenda - Anti Black Racism and Anti Racism Task Force - 20220119
Town of Aurora
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
Meeting Agenda
Date:January 19, 2022
Time:7 p.m.
Location:Video Conference
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings will be available to the public via live stream only on
the Town’s YouTube Channel. To participate electronically, please visit aurora.ca/participation.
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1.Call to Order
1.1.Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
That a Task Force member be elected as Chair for Year 2022 of
the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force (2018-2022
Term); and
1.
That a Task Force member be elected as Vice Chair for Year
2022 of the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
(2018-2022 Term).
2.
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
November 17, 2021
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That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force meeting minutes
of November 17, 2021, be received for information.
5.Delegations
6.Matters for Consideration
6.1.Presentation; Re: York Regional Police's Inclusive Policing Action Plan 4
(Presentation to be provided by Alicia Lauzon, Equity and Inclusion
Specialist, York Regional Police, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Bureau)
That the presentation regarding York Regional Police's Inclusive
Policing Action Plan be received; and
1.
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.
2.
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, November 17, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Mark Lewis (Chair)
Noor El-Dassouki (Vice Chair)
Edlene Antonio
Shivangi Bagga
Jennie Dekkema
Keenan Hull
Mae Khamissa
Councillor Harold Kim
Other Attendees: Techa Van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
Demetre Rigakos, Manager, Human Resources
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 Noor El-Dassouki
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 October
20, 2021
Moved by Noor El-Dassouki
Seconded by Mae Khamissa
That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force meeting minutes
of October 20, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Memorandum from Manager, Human Resources; Re: Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion, Strategic Action Plan 2021-2024
Demetre Rigakos, Manager, Human Resources, introduced Dr. Nafeesa
Jalal, the Town’s consultant who developed the Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Strategic Action Plan. Dr. Jalal provided a presentation to the
Task Force which included background on how the strategy was created
as well as outlined the eight goals of the strategy.
There was further discussion regarding potential changes in hiring
practices to reflect the values of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Strategic Action Plan as well as how the Town can continue to make
process in Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. There was also discussion
regarding remaining accountable to the plan and further suggestions to
improve the Town’s recruitment processes.
Moved by Mae Khamissa
Seconded by Noor El-Dassouki
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1. That the memorandum regarding The Town's Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Strategic Action Plan 2021-2024 be received; and
2. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force comments
regarding the Town's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Action
Plan 2021-2024 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 Jennie Dekkema
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Carried
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York Regional PoliceINCLUSION STRATEGYEquity and Inclusion Specialist Alicia LauzonJanuary 19, 2022Page 4 of 16
Presentation Overview• Overview of the Inclusive Policing Action Plan 2020-2022• Action Plan Accomplishments• The Path Forward 2022Page 5 of 16
Elements of the PlanEquity andInclusionPolicyEmploymentProfessional Development and TrainingCommunicationService DeliveryPage 6 of 16
Inclusive Policing 2020-2022Page 7 of 16
Our People and Our Community9Determine ways to attract greater number of qualified candidates9Re-evaluate professional development systems and processes with an inclusion lens to help achieve equitable career opportunities for all9Review the workplace complaints system9Mandatory leadership training program9Offer wellness services that are accessible and non-judgmental9Working to sustain public trust by developing a culture of ethical leadershipPage 8 of 16
Actions > EmploymentReview of employment processes, including a review of the uniform and civilian recruiting processes using a tool which takes a diversity-sensitive approach to recruitment and hiring.Page 9 of 16
Actions > Professional DevelopmentTalent Management SystemA software application is being sourced to leverage data to make fast, transparent, inclusive and effective decisions in career development, training and development and performance management.Page 10 of 16
Actions > Training• OHRC’s Call it out: Racism, Racial Discrimination and Human Rights•Anti-Racism in York Region – Our Community, Our People• Race, Oppression and Anti-RacismPage 11 of 16
Actions > Values-Based BehavioursReview of workplace and harassment processesWorkplace Conflict Response Model, which aims to:• Better manage reports of workplace conflict and harassment• Develop members through training and personal development to effectively deal with conflict in the workplace and support a professional and respectful workplace• Member-centric to support psychological safety and inclusionPage 12 of 16
Actions > Service DeliveryHate Crime Conference and Awareness WorkshopPolicing through the lens of human rightsPresenters included:• The Honourable Mr. Justice Michael Tulloch of the Ontario Court of Appeal• Ontario Human Rights Commission• Canadian Civil Liberties AssociationPage 13 of 16
The Path ForwardProfessionalism, Leadership & InclusionInclusive Policing Action Plan 2020-20222021Census and Inclusion SurveyAnti-Racism Action PlanPage 14 of 16
Anti-Racism Action Plan1. Develop an anti-racism strategy - 20202. Launch a multi-year anti-racism training program – September 20203. Collection of race-based data in employment and service delivery - 20224. Establish a Black Community Consultative Roundtable – February 20215. Host an annual Anti-Racism ForumPage 15 of 16
THANK YOU!Questions? Celebrating 50 years of service to the people of the Region of YorkPage 16 of 16