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Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
Agenda
March 7, 2024
Electronic Meeting - 7:00 pm
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Page 1. Welcome and Call to Order D. David 2. Review and Approval of Agenda D. David
3. Disclosure of Interest D. David 4. Approval of Minutes
4.1 February 8, 2024 1 5. Presentations 5.1
5.2
Cris Farell, Events Coordinator, Community Services
Re: 2024 City of Pickering Events
Nicole Perryman, Executive Director, Ifarada Institute Re: Ifarada Institute: Centre for Excellence – Programs and Events
6. Delegations
7. General Business
7.1 Black History Month Update C. Canzius & D. David 7.2 Council Meeting Debrief D. David & P. Martin
7.3 Executive Nominations for Secretary D. David 7.4 2024 Work Plan D. David
8. Correspondence 9. Other Business 10. Next Meeting
11. Adjournment
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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
February 8, 2024
Electronic Meeting 7:00 pm
Attendees: C. Canzius
A. Fraser
O. GrignonB. LoiseauP. MartinV. Shaw
K. Hanson
D. DavidD. DillK. PetroloS. Mascoll
Z. DonaldsonMayor K. AsheCouncillor M. BrennerCouncillor M. Nagy
Councillor L. Cook
J.Mariampillai, Government & Stakeholder Relations SpecialistJ. San Antonio, Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (Staff Liaison)C. Addo-Bekoe, Manager, People and Culture (Staff Liaison)D. YewWoon, Community Engagement Coordinator, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
A. MacGillivray, Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary)
Absent: C. Russell
Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome and Call to Order
O. Grignon called the meeting to order and read theLand Acknowledgement.
2. Review and Approval of Agenda
O. Grignon solicited feedback on the Meeting Agendaand suggested that Item 7.1, Black History Month
Update should be deferred to the March 7, 2024Meeting and that a discussion around the “It Is NotBlack and White” Opinion Editorial by Councillor L.Robinson should take the place of Item 7.1.
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Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate)
Moved by K. Petrolo Seconded by P. Martin
That the February 8, 2024 Meeting agenda of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce be approved, as amended.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
4. Approval of Minutes
Moved by K. Hanson
Seconded by S. Mascoll
That the January 11, 2024 Meeting Minutes of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce be approved.
Carried
5. Presentations
5.1 J. San Antonio, Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion & C. Addo-Bekoe, Manager, People & Culture
Re: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Update
J. San Antonio, Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity& Inclusion and C. Addo-Bekoe, Manager,
People & Culture provided an update regarding
the City’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)Strategy speaking to:
•the background events that have led to the
creation of the City’s EDI Strategy;
•the staff team working on the EDI Strategy;
•the key milestones in the process of
developing the EDI Strategy;
•the key learnings and themes uncoveredthrough community consultations;
•the vision, mission, and the priority areas of
focus for the City’s EDI strategy; and,
•an overview of the next steps in the EDIStrategy process.
Discussion ensued between Taskforce Members and J. San Antonio and C. Addo-Bekoe
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Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate)
regarding the key contributions that the Taskforce has made to the City’s EDI strategy and the need to continue the work.
C.Addo-Bekoe also announced that theFebruary meeting would be her last attendanceat monthly Taskforce meetings. She indicatedthat she would continue to support the
Taskforce and the ongoing work with theimplementation of the EDI Strategy.
6. Delegations
There were no delegations.
7. General Business
7.1 “It Is Not Black and White” Opinion Editorial by Councillor L. Robinson
O. Grignon provided a brief backgroundregarding the “It Is Not Black and White” Opinion
Editorial by Councillor L. Robinson and indicated
that there was notable concerns from the public.
Mayor K. Ashe, Councillor M. Brenner, Councillor L. Cook, and Councillor M. Nagy commented onthe Opinion Editorial by Councillor Robinson,
discussed potential courses of action, and
indicated that they stood behind the Taskforce inhonouring Black History Month and theircontinued work in the community.
Discussion ensued amongst Taskforce Members,
Mayor Ashe, Councillor Brenner, Councillor Cook, and Councillor Nagy regarding the history of Black History Month in Canada and whether Members of Council can provide the Taskforce a
future update regarding potential courses of
action.
O. Grignon concluded the discussion indicatingthat the Taskforce was currently considering their
options to respond to the Opinion Editorial.
7.2 Stipend & Project Work
Mayor Ashe and Councillor Brenner, Councillor Cook, and Councillor Nagy
indicated that they would keep the Taskforce appraised of any updates pertaining to the potential courses of action discussed.
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Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate)
J.San Antonio provided an overview of theprocedures for stipends that Taskforce Membersmay receive for attending Taskforce meetings and
undertaking approved project work.
Discussion ensued amongst Taskforce Members regarding whether stipends for project work undertaken in December 2023 had already been processed and clarification regarding how project
work is approved by the Taskforce.
7.3 2024 Work Plan
O. Grignon provided an update regarding the
Taskforce Work Plan including:
•the proposed budget of up to $60,000.00 ofadditional funds from the City for theConsultation Action Plan Co-Design Project
Proposal;
•the consensus that the Taskforce would like toundertake the Consultation Action Plan Co-Design Project;
•the need for the Taskforce to identify thespecific goals of objectives of the project; and,
•clarification that the Taskforce would like to
maintain their existing $25,000.00 budget forother initiatives within their Work Plan.
Moved by S. Mascoll Seconded by A. Fraser
That the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce approve the following initiatives to be included in the Taskforce’s 2024 Work Plan:
a)Consultation Action Plan Co-Design Project;
b)Community Partnerships and Events, with a
budget allocation of $12,500.00;
c)Marketing and Promotional Materials for theTaskforce, with a budget allocation of$10,000.00;
d)A Contingency Fund of $2,500.00.
Carried
J. San Antonio indicated thatshe would prepare the 2023Year End Report and 2024
Work Plan document for theTaskforce’s review.
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Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate)
7.4 2024 Executive Team Nominations
J. San Antonio provided an overview of the
Executive roles on the Taskforce.
Appointment of the Chair
Members were invited to put forward nominations
for the position of Chair.
O. Grignon nominated herself for the position ofChair.
Seeing no other nominations for the position of Chair, the nominations were closed.
Moved by K. Petrolo Seconded by V. Shaw
That O. Grignon be appointed to the position of Chair of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce.
Carried
O. Grignon provided remarks pertaining to herappointment.
Appointment of the Vice Chair
Members were invited to put forward nominations for the position of Vice Chair.
D. David nominated herself for the position of Vice
Chair.
Seeing no other nominations for the position of Vice
Chair, the nominations were closed.
Moved by D. David Seconded by K. Petrolo
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Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate)
That D. David be appointed to the position of Vice Chair of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce.
Carried
D.David provided remarks pertaining to herappointment.
Appointment of the Secretary
The appointment of the Secretary was deferred
until further notice.
Appointment of the Treasurer
Members were invited to put forward nominations
for the position of Treasurer.
S. Mascoll nominated herself for the position ofVice Chair.
Seeing no other nominations for the position of Vice Chair, the nominations were closed.
Moved by D. Dill
Seconded by K. Hanson
That S. Mascoll be appointed to the position of Treasurer of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce.
Carried
S.Mascoll provided remarks pertaining to herappointment.
Striking of the Community Partnership Subcommittee
Moved by C. Canzius
Seconded by K. Hanson
1.That the Taskforce strike the CommunityPartnership Subcommittee; and,
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Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate)
2.That A. Fraser be appointed to the position ofChair of the Community PartnershipSubcommittee.
Carried
Striking of the Marketing & Promotion Subcommittee
Moved by D. Dill Seconded by D. David
1.That the Taskforce strike the Marketing &
Promotion Subcommittee; and,
2. That C. Canzius be appointed to the position ofChair of the Marketing & PromotionsSubcommittee.
Carried
8. Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
9. Other Business
There was no other business.
10. Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2024 at 7:00pm in an electronic format.
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:04 pm
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