Minutes
City Council
Monday, July 13, 2020

Question in the form of a written report, consistent with Council’s instructions, and in accordance with Section 17.1 of the Procedure By-law 98-2011:

CQ 17-2020:

Assigned to Executive Director Human Resources

It is important that we recognize and acknowledge the historic and systemic nature of racism and discrimination in our country and our City. We understand that to move forward and promote equity and eliminate anti-racism requires reaching out to and hearing from the voices of those in our community and Corporation most impacted by discrimination and racism.

In this pursuit, it is also essential that we work towards having a Corporation that is representative of the people it serves and that everyone is treated with respect. As such, I am seeking the input and recommendations of Administration and our Diversity Advisory Committee on the viability of:

  1. Including community-led consultations on systemic racism, under Phase 2 of the City of Windsor Diversity and Inclusion Initiative.

  2. Seeking the input of those in our Corporation and related entities and our community most affected by racism and discrimination, regarding barriers to hiring and advancement in our Corporation and related entities as part of the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative.

  3. Including recommendations and input regarding providing historical information and educational materials for City owned statues, buildings and streets named with racist histories as part of the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, and further developing a plan for inclusive street and property naming practices in the future.

Carried.

Clerk’s File: APM2020, AS2020, & AL2020

18.6. CQ 18-2020

Moved by: Councillor Bortolin
Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak

Decision Number: CR370/2020

That the following Council Question by Councillor Morrison BE APPROVED, and that Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the necessary actions to respond to the Council Question in the form of a written report, consistent with Council’s instructions, and in accordance with Section 17.1 of the Procedure By-law 98-2011:

CQ 17-2020:

Assigned to City Clerk

Knowing the significant challenges during this declared emergency regarding electronic meetings and the uncertainty of emerging from the current state, I ask that Administration report back to Council at our next meeting on their ability and challenges,