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Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce January 11, 2022 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting
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1.Welcome and Call to Order D. Governor
2.Review and Approval of Agenda D. Governor
3.Disclosure of Interest D. Governor
4.Approval of Minutes – December 2, 2021 D. GovernorSee page 1 of this Agenda
5.Delegations
6.General Business
6.1 Update on selection of new PABRT members D. Governor
6.2 Review and discussion of PABRT initiatives for 2022 D. Governor
6.3 Follow up from PABRT orientation session and discussion D. Governor
of opportunities shared by Community Services staff
6.4 Revision of work plan D. Governor
7.Correspondence
8.Other Business
9.Next Meeting – February 3, 2022
10.Adjournment
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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
December 2, 2021 Electronic Meeting 7:00 pm
Attendees: G. Chang-Campbell, Chair
A. Davis D. Governor O. Grignon F. Heath
T. Olanbiwonnu
N. Sinclair E. Gittens – Youth Subcommittee J-D. Heath – Youth Subcommittee J. San Antonio, Senior Advisor, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
C. Addo-Bekoe, Manager, People and Culture, Pickering Public Library M. Ross, Coordinator, Records & Elections (recording secretary)
Absent: Z. Adatia C. Farinha
N. Holland K. Noronha J. Smith
Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome and Call to Order
G. Chang-Campbell welcomed everyone to the
meeting.
2. Review and Approval of Agenda
That the agenda for the December 2, 2021 meeting of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce be
approved.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
4. Review and Approval of Minutes
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Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate)
Moved by A. Davis Seconded by F. Heath
That the Minutes of the November 4, 2021 meeting of
the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce be approved.
Carried
5. Delegations
Youth Subcommittee members E. Gittens and J-D.
Heath spoke about their Youth Open Mic Night that
occurred on Saturday, November 27, 2021 that was composed of artists, poets and ot her performers whose goal is to encourage youth. The sold-out night was very successful and was able to be attended by
livestream for those unable to attend in person.
O. Grignon and Mayor Ryan thanked all youth subcommittee members for putting together the event. Members spoke about their experiences attending the event.
6. General Business
6.1 Appointment of Interim Secretary and Interim Vice Chair
G. Chang-Campbell confirmed that F. Heath will remain as secretary.
G. Chang-Campbell called for nominations for Interim
Vice-Chair. F. Heath nominated D. Governor who confirmed his name would stand for the position. All on the Taskforce were in favour of D. Governor becoming Interim Vice-Chair.
6.2 Update on Call for Members
G. Chang-Campbell provided an update on the current call for members that went out on November 25th and closes on December 17th. Youth Subcommittee m embers E. Gittens and J-D. Heath as well as F. Ferguson have expressed interest in
joining the Taskforce. New Taskforce members will be appointed during the January 24th Council
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Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate)
meeting. G. Chang-Campbell invited members to be part of the selection process for the new members.
6.3 Possible Revision to the Terms of Reference - Identification of Key Revision Areas
G. Chang-Campbell outlined section 2 of the Terms of Reference (TOR) regarding t he Taskforce’s 12 original subcommittees that have now been reduced
to 7. The Taskforce is looking to change the number
and duties of some subcommittees again based on focusing on strategic areas. G. Chang-Campbell spoke about reducing it even further to 3 subcommittees, especially due to difficulties
surrounding a reduction in taskforce members.
Discussion ensued regarding limiting the subcommittees to be focused on projects, maintaining several existing committees and creating new committees such as an Inclusive Governance
subcommittee.
G. Chang-Campbell and staff will make some revisions to the subcommittees in the TOR and bring it back to the Taskforce for review in the January 6th
meeting.
6.4 Orientation Session with City Staff and Strategic Planning of the PABRT Work plan
City staff discussed the current December 9th date for an in-person orientation session for Taskforce members for the 2022 work plan. Members asked for
the option of a virtual session or pushing the session
to the new year.
6.5 Event Updates (e.g., Youth Open Mic Night)
Covered during the delegation portion of the meeting.
6.6 2022 Meeting Schedule
G. Chang-Campbell asked for a motion to support the
2022 meeting schedule as written.
Motion by F. Heath Seconded by D. Governor
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Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate)
That the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce 2022 meeting calendar be approved.
Carried.
7. Correspondence
There were no items of correspondence.
8. Other Business
Treasurer A. Davis gave an overview of the budget
for 2021 and asked for input from members regarding
the cost of 2021’s events for use in preparing 2022’s budget.
Discussion ensued regarding the Taskforce’s ability to apply for and receive grants. Staff will look into
how the Taskforce can obtain funds through
alternative sources.
9. Next Meeting – January 6, 2021
10. Adjournment
Moved by A. Davis
Seconded by F. Heath
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:42 pm
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