Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 6 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
CR3.1received
At the invitation of the Chair, Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee, Mayor John Tory will address the Committee.
The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee received the item for information.
CR3.2amended
Digital Infrastructure Plan: Equity, Bias, and Discrimination Considerations
The Manager, Connected Community, Technology Services, and the Management Consultant, Technology Services, will give a presentation on the Digital Infrastructure Plan, which will guide the use of data and technology by the City of Toronto. Special attention will be paid to equity, bias, and discrimination considerations with regard to digital infrastructure. Public consultations are planned for September and October.
The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee: 1. Requested the Chief Technology Officer to incorporate the Committee's feedback into the work on the Digital Infrastructure Plan.
CR3.3amended
Development of Cultural District Plan for the City of Toronto
The Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, will give a presentation on the development of a Cultural District Plan for the City of Toronto to preserve and protect culture in the City. This presentation seeks to gain strategic feedback and advice from Committee members.
The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee: 1. Requested the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to incorporate the Committee's feedback into the development of a cultural district plan for the City of Toronto.
CR3.4amended
Recognition Review and Renaming of Dundas Street - Project Update
The Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Policy Development Officer, Economic Development and Culture, will provide an update on the City of Toronto's Recognition Review project, including next steps for the renaming of Dundas Street.
The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee: 1. Requested the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to incorporate the Committee's feedback into its work on the recognition review and renaming of Dundas Street. 2. Requested the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to request the Community Advisory Committee on Renaming Dundas Street, once formed, to consider the name "Diversity Street" as a name to replace Dundas Street.
CR3.5received
The Manager, Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, Social Development, Finance and Administration, will provide an overview of the public and community safety initiatives that involve the Unit. A particular focus will be on the Toronto Police Service Board's Anti-Racism Advisory Panel, which is co-chaired by the Unit. The Anti-Racism Advisory Panel of the Toronto Police Services Board is mandated to advise and support the Board in relation to policing and racism, anti-Black racism, and anti-Indigenous racism.
The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee received the item for information.
CR3.6received
The Manager, Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, Social Development, Finance and Administration, will provide an update on the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee's proposed work plan opportunities and priorities to inform and guide the Committee's ongoing work.
The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee received the item for information.