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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
November 4, 2021
Electronic Meeting
7:00 pm
Attendees: D. Ryan, Mayor
Z. Adatia
A. Davis
R.Diaz-Matus
D. Governor
O. Grignon
F. Heath
N.Holland
T. Olanbiwonnu
J. Smith
N.Sinclair
J. San Antonio, Senior Advisor, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
L. Gibbs, Manager, Cultural Services
R. Perera, Deputy Clerk
Absent: G. Chang-Campbell, Chair
K. Noronha
S. Charles-Watson
C. Farinha
A. Vincent
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1. Welcome and Call to Order
F. Heath welcomed everyone to the meeting and
called the meeting to order.
2. Review and Approval of Agenda
Moved by O. Grignon
Seconded N. Holland
That the agenda for the November 4, 2021 meeting
of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce be
approved.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Interest
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No disclosures of interest were noted.
4. Review and Approval of Minutes
-October 7, 2021
Moved by R. Diaz-Matus
Seconded by N. Holland
That the Minutes of the October 7, 2021 meeting of
the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce be
approved.
Carried
5. Delegations
There were no delegations.
6. General Business
6.1 Process to Expedite the Appointment of
Taskforce Members
Discussion ensued regarding membership and the
possibility of expediting the appointing of new
members to the Taskforce. Staff noted that a
recruitment process which includes a public call, a
review of applications, and appointment through
Council would be required. Staff further added that
the earliest opportunity to onboard new members
would be at the January 24, 2021 Council meeting.
Further discussion ensued regarding non responsive
members, the application process, and amending the
Terms of Reference.
6.2 Discussion of 2021 Events
-what is moving forward, who is accountable
R. Diaz-Matus provided an updated on the Open Mic
event organized by the Youth Sub-Committee.
Discussion ensued regarding facility booking and the
need for Taskforce events to be approved by Council
in accordance with the ADM 040 Policy.
A question and answer period ensued regarding
bringing forward a report to Council regarding the
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Open Mic Event at the November 22, 2021 Council
Meeting.
L. Gibbs provided information regarding financial
approval systems in place.
Discussion ensued regarding receiving the rationale
for Council approval and the Taskforce’s intent to
raise awareness of the Taskforce.
F. Heath provided an updated on the Christmas
Market Community Outreach and spoke to the
rationale for the event. A question and answer period
ensued regarding the food basket initiative, the
required 3 quotes from vendors, and payment
guidelines for outside vendors.
7. Correspondence
There were no items of correspondence.
8. Other Business
Discussion ensued regarding reaching out to
subcommittee members.
9. Next Meeting – December 2, 2021
10. Adjournment
Meeting Adjourned: 8: 39 pm
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