Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

Report

Meeting #:	4th Meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
Date:	Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 12:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.
Location:	Committee Room #4

Attendance

• PRESENT:    R. Hussain (Chair), F. Cassar, S. Lewkowitz, M. Mlotha, L. Osbourne, M. Prefontaine, A. Sanchez, S. Sharma and I. Silver and H. Lysynski (Acting Secretary)

   
  ABSENT:  A. Hamza and Z. Hashmi
   
  ALSO PRESENT:  F. Andrighetti and K. Husain
   
   
  The meeting was called to order at 12:04 PM.

---

1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Opening Ceremonies

2.1

Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands

• That it BE NOTED that the meeting was opened with an Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands by R. Hussain.

2.2

Traditional Opening

• That it BE NOTED that no traditional opening was performed.

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Consent

4.1

3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 15, 2018, was received.

5.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

5.1

Education & Awareness Sub-Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee heard a verbal presentation from L. Osbourne, Chair, Education and Awareness Sub-Committee, with respect to the activities of the Education and Awareness Sub-Committee.

5.2

Policy & Planning Sub-Committee

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Policy & Planning Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on March 1, 2018:

  a)                  the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee with a list of policies being reviewed under the Gender and Equity Lens; and,

   

  b)                  it BE NOTED that the Policy & Planning Sub-Committee minutes from its meeting held on March 1, 2018 were received.

5.3

Awards & Recognitions Sub-Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from F. Cassar, Chair, Awards & Recognitions Sub-Committee.

6.

Items for Discussion

6.1

Brochure and Proposed Logo

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the proposed Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee brochure and logo:

  a)            the attached proposed brochure BE APPROVED with the following revisions:

  i)      correcting the Nomination period for The City of London Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award to September 30 each year;

  ii)     reviewing Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act standards;

  iii)    removing the picture of the crosswalk and using one showing people using the crosswalk; and,

  iv)   including the City of London website link on the brochure; and,

  b)                  the proposed logo BE TABLED pending a review by Corporate Communications.

6.2

2018 Work Plan

• That the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) Draft Work Plan BE REFERRED to the DIAAC Sub-Committees for review and to report back at the May 17, 2018 DIAAC meeting.

7.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

7.1

(ADDED)  Child Minding

• That the City Clerk BE REQUESTED to undertake a review of the potential provision of child minding for Advisory Committees and to report back at a future Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee meeting.

7.2

(ADDED) Black History Month Closing Gala

• That the following actions be taken with respect to Black History Month:

  a)                  M. Mlotha BE APPOINTED as the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee representative on the Black History Month Committee; and,

  b)                  it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee heard a verbal presentation from M. Mlotha with respect to the Black History Month activities.

7.3

(ADDED) Municipal Council Resolution - 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on March 6, 2018, with respect to the 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, was received.

7.4

(ADDED) Municipal Council Resolution - Appointment of Matt Sereda 

• That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on March 6, 2018, with respect to the appointment of M. Sereda, as a Non-Voting representative from the Thames Valley District School Board, was received.

7.5

All Are Welcome Here:  United in Diversity Event

• That the banner from the "All Are Welcome Here:  United in Diversity" event being held on March 21, 2018, BE PRESENTED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 27, 2018.

8.

Adjournment

• The meeting adjourned at 1:23 PM.