That the following actions be taken with respect to the joint Education and Awareness - Policy and Planning sub-committee update:
a) the following expenditures from the 2020 DIAAC budget BE APPROVED:
i) $300.00 contribution towards 2020 Black History Month events, including but not limited to the February 15th Family Day Celebration and associated childrens' services, as reflected in the 2020 DIAAC work plan;
ii) up to $500.00 to recover costs born by DIAAC in the co-ordination and co-hosting of the March 21st 'Hands Against Racism' event; and,
b) Council BE REQUESTED to consider issuing a proclamation for March 21st as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination;
it being noted that the attached joint sub-committee minutes and attached Black History Month promotional materials were received.