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Agenda
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
July 15, 2021
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting
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1.Welcome and Call to Order G.Chang-Campbell
2.Disclosure of interest G.Chang-Campbell
3.Adoption of Agenda and Previous Minutes G.Chang-Campbell
Attachment 1: June 17, 2021
4.Delegations
5.Email communications PABRT.ca T.Ryce
6.Vulnerable Children & Youth Initiative T. Higgins
7.Timeline for first quarterly to Council C. Mosca
Attachment 2: Timeline for First Quarterly Report to Council
8.Template for declaration of adherence to Code of C. Mosca
Conduct
Attachment 3: Declaration of Adherence to Code of Conduct
9.Sub-committee updates All
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Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
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10.Call for sub-committee members O. Grignon
11.Website and Social Media O. Grignon
12.Goss Gilroy update G.Chang-Campbell
13.Clarification on PABRT spending
14.Logo
S.Charles-Watson/A. Davis
F.Heath
15.Other Business All
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Attachment #1 – Refer to Item 3 of the Agenda
Draft Minutes/Meeting Summary
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
Thursday, June 17, 2021
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting – Webex Platform
Attendees: D. Ryan, Mayor
C. Addo-Bekoe, Manager, People and Culture (Staff Liaison)
T. Ryce, Supervisor, Cultural Services (Staff Liaison)
C. Mosca, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member (Meeting Chair)
Z. Adatia, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
A. Davis, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
R. Diaz-Matus, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
C. Farinha, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
M. Francis, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
D. Governor, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
A. Graham, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
O. Grignon, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
N. Holland, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
A. Laylor, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
T. Olanbiwonnu, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
N. Sinclair, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
A. Vincent, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
D. Poole, Clerk-Typist (Recording Secretary)
Absent: G. Chang-Campbell, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member (Chair)
F. Heath, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
K. Noronha, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
J. Smith, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status
Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as
appropriate)
1. Call to Order
C. Mosca welcomed everyone in attendance and
called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosure of interest was brought forward by
any of the taskforce members.
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3. Adoption of Agenda and Previous Minutes
The taskforce reviewed the agenda and the minutes
from the meeting held on Thursday, June 3, 2021. It
was the consensus of the taskforce members to
approve the agenda and adopt the minutes as
received.
4. Delegations
There were no delegates registered for the meeting.
5. Action Plans
C. Mosca and members of the sub-committees
reviewed the Development of Action Plans
document.
T. Ryce to invite the DRPS
Community Liaison Officer
to the next Policing and
the Justice System Sub-
committee meeting.
6. Other Business
Discussion ensued regarding the potential reporting
methods for individuals that have been victim to
anti-Black racism. N. Holland recommended
creating a resource database where individuals can
find assistance. Each taskforce member should
populate the website so the information is available
to the community.
T. Ryce advised that issues can be reported to the
City’s Customer Care Centre. Once the database
has been compiled, it should be shared with front
line staff and the Customer Care staff so they can
familiarize themselves with the available resources.
Based on the feedback that the PABRT is receiving,
the City may look into having a specific line or form
dedicated to address anti-Black racism. The
comment form could be attached to the database.
Discussion ensured regarding the exploration of
creative engagement opportunities within the
community to entice participation.
T. Ryce suggesting solidifying the launch of the
website to align with the distribution of the postcards
while developing an enewsletter, which will provide
T. Ryce to explore the
potential of having a
comment form attached to
the website.
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measurable information through the click-through
rates. Consideration should be given to having
neighbourhood parties throughout City parks and
not just City Centre to engage a greater audience.
C.Addo-Bekoe recommended developing a
communication strategy in advance of events to
achieve the maximum engagement impact.
O. Grignon provided an update pertaining to the
discussions that occurred at the last
communications meeting. It was determined not to
explore social media channels for the time being.
No other business was conducted resulting in the
adjournment of the meeting at 8:30 pm.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:30 pm
Copy: (Acting) Director, Community Services
City Clerk
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Attachment # 2 – Refer to Item 7 of the Agenda
Timeline for First Quarterly Report to Council due
September 27, 2021
Thursday, July 15, 2021 – PABRT Meeting
1.Request Sub-Committees to provide report on their action plans in format as per
Indigenous Report to Vice-Chair by July 29, 2021
2.Chair and Vice-Chair to provide reports to Vice-Chair by July 29, 2021
Thursday, July 29, 2021
1.Sub-Committee Reports due
2.Chair and Vice-Chair Reports due
3.Vice-Chair to amalgamate and format full report from Taskforce
Thursday, August 5, 2021-PABRT Meeting
1.Draft report to Council combining Sub-Committee Reports and reports from Chair
and Vice-Chair presented at meeting for comment and committee approval.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
1.Draft of Quarterly Report to Council sent to staff for formatting in with the
Agenda submissions.
Thursday, September 9, 2021 – PABRT Meeting
Tuesday, September 17, 2021
1.Final presentation and delegation request sent to clerks (10 days in advance of
Council Meeting on Sep 27). Staff will support formatting the delegation request.
Friday, September 27, 2021
1.Report to Council.
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Attachment #3 – Refer to Item 8 of the Agenda
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
Declaration of Adherence to Code of Conduct approved June 3, 2021
I _________________________________________________ a member of the
Pickering
Name in block letters
Anti-Black Racism Taskforce hereby declare that I have read the Code of Conduct and
agree to abide by it.
Dated this ___________________day of _____________________________,
Signature
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